If you are bored of regular burgers and looking to try something innovative, light, and irresistibly crispy, this Crispy Sooji Burger is a must-try! Using sooji (semolina) as the star ingredient, this recipe creates a crunchy, flavorful burger patty without the need for deep frying. It’s perfect for tea-time snacks, kids’ lunchboxes, or a creative weekend treat.
Ingredients
For Sooji Patty:
- 1 cup Sooji (Semolina / Rava) – fine variety
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
- 1-2 Green Chilies (finely chopped, optional)
- 1 inch Ginger (grated)
- 1 small Carrot (grated)
- ¼ cup Capsicum (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup Coriander Leaves (finely chopped)
- ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder
- Salt to taste
For Burger Assembly:
- 4 Burger Buns
- 2-3 tbsp Butter (for toasting buns)
- 4 tbsp Mayonnaise / Cheese Spread / Green Chutney (as per preference)
- 1 Onion (sliced into rings)
- 1 Tomato (sliced)
- 4 Lettuce Leaves or Cabbage Leaves
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sooji Mixture
Step 1: Prepare the Sooji Mixture
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, then sauté ginger and green chilies for a few seconds.
- Add carrot, capsicum, and a pinch of salt. Sauté lightly for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
- Add 2 cups of water and bring it to a gentle boil.
- Lower the flame, gradually add sooji while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Stir and cook until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan, similar to making upma.
- Season with black pepper, adjust salt, and mix in coriander leaves.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then divide into equal portions and shape into round burger patties.
- Heat a non-stick pan or tawa with a little oil.
- Place the prepared sooji patties and cook on medium flame until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Flip carefully to ensure even crispness without breaking.
- Slice the burger buns and lightly toast them with butter until golden.
- Spread mayonnaise, cheese spread, or green chutney on the lower bun.
- Place a lettuce leaf, then add the crispy sooji patty.
- Top with onion rings, tomato slices, and another layer of spread if desired.
- Cover with the top bun.
- Serve the Crispy Sooji Burger hot with:
- French Fries or Potato Wedges
- Ketchup, Mint Chutney, or Spicy Mayo
- A glass of chilled lemonade or iced tea