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Indian Inspired Baked Samosa Burgers

Indian-inspired baked samosa burgers, with mashed potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, and peas, are oil-free, gluten-free, and vegan. They are crispy, firm, and won’t flatten out when baked or air-fried.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 253kcal
Author: Denise Perrault

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
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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

  1. Any type of potato works for this recipe. Peel thick-skinned potatoes like Russets. 
  2. Cut the cauliflower into tiny florets so they are easy to cook and blend into the burger mixture.
  3. Air Fry Instructions: Preheat the air fryer to 400 F (200 C). Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 808mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3159IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg