Indian-inspired baked samosa burgers have been tried and tested. They’re crispy, firm in the middle, and won’t flatten out like a pancake (no pun intended) when baked or air-fried.
All the comfort of mashed potatoes, plus the boldness of curry powder, and the goodness and textures of veggies. These samosa patties are perfect for:
- Tucking into homemade whole wheat buns topped with pineapple chutney or pickled red onions.
- Making small appetizers to serve with your favorite vegan curry recipes or dipping into green tahini sauce.
- Siding them with a festive lentil kale salad, farro salad with pomegranate, or quick cucumber beet salad.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Plant-based ingredients, oil-free, and gluten-free.
- Easy to make and a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes.
- Bakes or air-fries beautifully.
Recipe Variations
- For added Indian flavor, add a pinch of garam masala.
- No curry powder? Try my Thai curry powder or feel the heat with Berber spice mix. A little different flavor profile, but seriously good.
- Substitute or add different vegetables like chopped broccoli or zucchini.
Step-by-Step Instructions
While you boil the potatoes, grind the oats and cashews in a food processor or mini-blender, like a Ninja (that’s what I used).
Grab a frying pan or skillet and fry the onions, carrots, and cauliflower to soften them.
Mash the potatoes with curry powder and other spices. Leave a little texture if you want – they don’t need to be super smooth.
Mix in the veggies, frozen peas, and cilantro. Then add the oat mixture. Test by forming a ball. If it falls apart, it’s too dry. Knead the mixture more using your hands. If it melts into your hands, it’s too wet and you’ll need to add more oats.
Make 4 patties (more if you’re making appetizers). Place them on a parchment-lined baking tray.
Bake in a preheated oven for about 20 minutes until they start to brown, then flip them and continue baking until they are brown and firm.
How to Air Fry Samosa Burgers
Preheat the air fryer to 400 F (200 C). Fry the patties for 10 -12 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
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Pro Tips
- You’re making burgers, so chop the veggies small, especially the cauliflower.
- Depending on the moisture level of the mashed potatoes, you may need to add more binder. If using leftover mashed potatoes, let them warm to room temperature.
- If the burgers are crumbly or feel fragile, chill them before baking.
Make Ahead Ideas
These burgers are ideal for making ahead. You can boil the potatoes early, make the burger mixture, and keep it in the fridge – great for baking a few burgers at a time. Or make the patties and keep them in an airtight container.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store baked burgers in an airtight container or wrapped in foil or plastic wrap. Keep them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
These burgers freeze well. After baking and cooling them, separate them with parchment paper and freeze them for up to 3 months.
To reheat, wrap the burgers in foil and reheat in the oven at 350 F for 10-15 minutes or reheat in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes (unwrapped).
A good binder, like ground oats or chickpea flour, is essential in keeping your burgers from crumbling. Use your hands to really knead the burger mixture which generates more moisture. Chilling burgers also helps to firm and bind them before baking.
Add mashed chickpeas or white beans to samosa patties for added protein. Either mash them along with the potatoes and spices, or pulse them in a food processor to break them down.
Quick Summary
- Samosa burgers are oil-free, gluten-free, and vegan.
- Easy to make, with a baking time of 30 minutes or 10-12 minutes in the air fryer.
- Makes 4 big patties or make them smaller for a side dish or appetizer.
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Indian Inspired Baked Samosa Burgers
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Ingredients
- 2 cups potatoes - cubed (see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper - (optional)
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup cashews - raw, not roasted in oil or salted
- 1 cup cauliflower - cut into tiny florets (see note 2)
- 1 small red onion - chopped (½ cup)
- 1 medium carrot - diced small (½ cup)
- ¼ cup cilantro - chopped
Instructions
- Add peeled and diced potatoes to a pot and cover them with water. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. When the potatoes are done, drain them and rinse them to stop the cooking process.
- Thaw the frozen peas by placing them in a strainer and setting them aside.
- Grind the oats and cashews in a food processor. Set aside.
- Heat a frying pan or skillet to medium and add the onions, carrots, and cauliflower. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes to soften the vegetables. Add water, a tablespoon at a time, if they start to stick.
- When the potatoes are cooled, mash them with curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Mix in the cooked vegetables, peas, and chopped cilantro, then add the ground oats and cashews. Use your hands to mix the ingredients.
- Form a ball to test the mixture. If it crumbles, continue mixing and kneading the ingredients. If they stay crumbly, add additional ground oats (you can also add a little chickpea flour or another flour binder). It also helps to chill the mixture or burger patties.
- Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and make 4 patties (smaller if you’re making appetizers), placing them on the tray.
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 20 minutes until the patties start to brown. Flip and bake for another 10 minutes or until the burgers are brown, slightly crispy, and firm.
Notes
- Any type of potato works for this recipe. Peel thick-skinned potatoes like Russets.
- Cut the cauliflower into tiny florets so they are easy to cook and blend into the burger mixture.
- Air Fry Instructions: Preheat the air fryer to 400 F (200 C). Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Baked samosa burgers keep for 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To freeze them, separate the patties with a piece of parchment paper so they don’t stick together.
- To reheat, wrap the patties in foil and reheat in the oven at 350 F (176 C) for 10 minutes. You can also reheat them in the air fryer.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
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Jo-Anne
Easy and nice flavor! I used leftover stiff mashed potato and it came out good. The sauce is a nice condiment for this burger. Will make again and again. Thank you for your recipies!
Denise
So happy you enjoyed this - it's a great way to use mashed potatoes. Thanks for the review 🙂