Green Mung(Green Bean), Paneer and Veggie Cutlets/Burgers

Have you ever checked out the ingredient list in store made veggie burgers? Either they are made out of Soy or some kind of beans with binders like potatoes or eggs. But if you have to make one with a no soy, no egg, no potato and no grain,  how do you make these cutlets. I wasn't too sure until I made cutlets. So far I have baked them at least 3 to 4 times in batches of dozens. They taste good, good for you and freezes well and can be had straight as cutlets with some tomato ketchup or chutney or can also be  had as a burger in bun with some cheese and veggies. Green Mung Bean is a very good source of protein and dietary fiber and low in glycemic index. Paneer or Cottage cheese is a good source of calcium and protein. I added powdered chia which is a good source of omega 3 and 6 and spiced up with some garam masala and red chili pepper for the extra kick. They tasted awesome. Who said healthy food doesn't taste good!!! Now getting on to the recipe.



Preparation Time - 15 Minutes

Cooking Time - 30 to 40 Minutes

Serves - 10 to 12 depending on the size





Ingredients



Sprouted Green Mung Beans - 2 Cups

Grated paneer(Cottage Cheese) - 1 Cup

Chopped mixed Veggies - 1 1/2 Cups(Onions, green, yellow, orange, red bell pepper)

Powdered Chia - 2 Tbsp

Garam Masala - 1 Tsp

Red Chili powder - 1 Tsp or to taste

Salt - 1 Tsp or to taste

Amchoor (Dried Mango powder) - 1 Tbsp or to taste

Coconut Oil - 1 Tbsp

Split Chick Pea Flour(Besan) - 1 to 2 Tbsp





Method



1) Heat a pan and add a tsp of oil. Once the oil is warm add the chopped vegetables and saute for few minutes till tender.



2) To the vegetables add the sprouted mung bean salt, red chili powder, garam masala powder and saute for 2 minutes and switch off the stove.



3) Once this is cooled down, transfer the mung bean and vegetable mixture to a food processor and blend without adding any water into a coarse mixture.



4) Preheat a baking oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit and line a cookie tray with parchment paper.



5) To the mung bean and veggie mixture add the grated paneer, amchoor powder, chia powder and the rest of the coconut oil and mix thoroughly to form  a dough.



6) Try to roll into a ball and flatten it with your hands and place it in the baking tray. Repeat the same thing for the rest of the dough and leave enough space between the patties.  If the dough is too sticky add a Tbsp or two of besan(split chick pea flour) to the dough.



7) Now bake for 15 to 20 minutes on each side, by flipping them in between depending on your oven.



8) Remove enjoy with some chutney, ketchup or as a burger with toasted bun, veggies, mustard and cheese or after cooling completely freeze well.

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