Tofu – also known as soybean curd is made by curdling fresh hot soy milk with coagulant. Tofu made from soy milk helps in weight loss. Its a natural “low carb”, “low glycemic”, “low sodium” and “high protein” food, and helps greatly in wait loss.
If you are on a weight loss plan, this easy-to-make recipe comes in handy to help you feel fuller for a longer time without having to reach for a snack in between. Since yours truly is on a weight loss plan (hey, who wouldn’t like to look slim) decided to make tofu burger for lunch.
Ingredients
- Tofu – 1/2 pack firm tofu (Once the tofu package is open, leftover tofu should be rinsed and covered with fresh water for storage. Change the water daily to keep it fresh, and use the tofu within a week.)
- Onion – 1 finely chopped
- Potato – 1 (cubed and boiled).
- Carrot – 1 (grated and squeeze out the excess of water).
- Frozen Peas – 1/4 (thawed and mashed partially).
- Cumin powder – 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
- Chilly Powder – 1/2 tsp.
- Besan flour – 1 tablespoon.
- Ginger – garlic paste- 1 tsp
- Cornstarch – 1 tsp
- Bread crumbs -1/2 cup
- Salt – to taste
- Oil to fry.
Directions
1. Squeeze excess water out of the tofu and crumble it finely. Set aside.
2. Mash the boiled potatoes.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add the onions along with the ginger garlic paste. Once the onions become translucent add the dry powders. (Cumin, coriander, chilly and salt). Fry until the raw smell goes away.
4. Stir in the grated carrots and mashed potaoes, along with the peas and crumbled tofu.
5. Mix them properly in low medium heat.Turn off the heat and add the coriander leaves and the besan powder and mix them properly. The besan powder helps in binding the veggies well so that the patties stay in shape. Let them cool.
6. Once they are cool enough to be handled, take a small portion and roll it in your palms and flatten it a little bit.
7. Make a thin paste with the corn starch flour and water. Dip the balls / cutlets/ patties in the paste and roll them over the bread crumbs to get a good coating.
Burgers
Heat a skillet on medium high and add the patties. Add one tsp of oil on both side. Let them cook for 6 to 7 minutes. Flip the Pattie to the other side and cook it or until it becomes golden brown.
Cutlets
Heat oil in a pan, add the patties and deep fry until golden.
You can shallow fry it if you like. Serve with ketchup or mint chutney.
I had my pattie stuffed between whole wheat bread with some lettuce and a slice of tomato. Hmmm….delicious!
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