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Falafel Pav Burgers

Falafel Pav Burgers is a fusion dish made with Chickpea Patties stuffed in a Pav Bun. Assembled with spicy chutney podi and cheese, this makes a good kids lunch.
Course Breakfast, Lunch Box
Cuisine My Kitchen
By Cook Method Stovetop
Occasion Kids Lunch Box
By Diet Kid Friendly
Dish Type Burger Recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 people
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For the Tikkis

  • 1 cup Kabuli Chana /Dried chickpea
  • 1/4 cup Onions
  • 1/2 cup Potato boiled and mashed
  • 2 tbsp Coriander leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 2 tsp Red Chili flakes
  • Cooking Oil for pan frying

Other ingredients to assemble

  • 2 Pav Buns
  • 1 Cheese Slice
  • Peanut Garlic Chutney
  • Pepper Powder

Instructions

How to make Falafel

  • Wash and soak the chickpeas overnight.
  • Change the water couple of times and pressure cook till soft.
  • Then allow to cool. Pulse to a coarse mix along with coriander leaves, garlic, onions, coriander leaves, cumin seeds.
  • Microwave the potato for 4 mins, peel the skin and mash well.
  • Transfer the chickpea batter to a bowl, add mashed potato, salt and combine everything together. Form into small or medium sized balls or patties. Refrigerate for couple hours if not using right away or freeze until using.
  • Just before serving, heat a nonstick pan, make small patties and cook the patties on both sides till done.
  • You could deep fry these as well.
  • Drain onto a kitchen towel

To assemble the pav

  • Slice through the pav center and toast it well.
  • Spread the chutney if using or place the cheese slice on the bottom, place the tikkis, sprinkle pepper powder and close.
  • Serve right away or pack for lunch!
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