Veg Aloo Tikki Burger & Achari Mayo Recipe | McAloo Tikki Burger | Veg Burger | Kunal Kapur Recipes
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Ingredients & Measurements
Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.
- Main recipe vegetables / proteins
- Whole and ground spices (Cumin, Turmeric, Coriander, Chilli)
- Ginger, garlic, green chillies and fresh onions
- Mustard oil, ghee, or neutral cooking fat
- Fresh coriander and roasted kasoori methi for garnish
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
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- In a pan add oil, cumin and once it splutters add chopped ginger and green chili.
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- Saute and add finely chopped beans, carrots and cook them for 3-4 mins. Now add green peas and toss them for a minute.
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- Add salt, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and toss them. Add potato and mix them further, sprinkle chaat masala and garam masala.
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- Mash the veggies esp the peas. Remove from heat and let it cool.
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Now add in chopped coriander, bread crumbs, grated cheese, and paneer. Mix them well and divide them into smaller portions.
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- Shape them into patties about 1.5cm thick. The size of the patty has to be as per the size of the bun.
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- In a separate bowl mix flour, salt, pepper, and water to make a thick batter.
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Dunk the patty in the batter and then coat them in bread crumbs. Now shallow fry the patty in hot oil on Tawa or you can also deep fry it. Cook on both sides and remove.
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- Cut the burger buns from the center, smear butter on the inside and cook them (buttered side) till crisp.
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- On the base of the bun smear mustard sauce, place a salad leaf, a dollop of chili mayo, sliced gherkin, then the veg patty, a cheese slice, onion slice, tomato slice, mint mayo and then the top bread of the bun.
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- Place a long toothpick from top to the bottom of the burger to hold it together.
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For chili mayo, mix together tomato ketchup, mayonnaise, and chili sauce.
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For mint mayo, mix together mayonnaise with thick mint chutney.
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Serve the burger with French fries or potato wedges.
Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip
Always soak fresh paneer cubes in warm, lightly salted water for 10 minutes before cooking. If pan-frying paneer, do so for no more than 60–90 seconds per side on medium-high heat to preserve its velvety, melt-in-the-mouth texture and prevent rubberiness.
Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice
How long can I store leftover Veg Aloo Tikki Burger & Achari Mayo Recipe?
You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.
Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?
Yes! Substitute paneer with extra-firm pressed tofu or roasted plant-based paneer alternatives. Replace dairy butter/ghee with mustard oil, coconut oil, or refined groundnut oil.
What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?
Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.
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