Chilli Paneer Smash Burger
Chilli Paneer Smash Burger
Ingredients
For the Paneer Patties
- 400 grams paneer, grated
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated or minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 onions, medium, thinly sliced
- 4 cheese slices, e.g., cheddar or American
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking, or as needed
For Assembly
- 4 burger buns
- 4 tablespoons mint chutney, or to taste
- 4 tablespoons mango chutney, e.g., Geeta's Foods, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons chilli sauce, e.g., Maggi UK Masala chilli sauce, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the grated paneer, grated ginger, minced garlic, finely chopped green chilli, ketchup, sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Season with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and the mixture can be formed into balls. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a firm ball.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat a large griddle or heavy-bottomed pan over high heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, ensuring it's evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Once the griddle is very hot, place the paneer balls onto the griddle. Immediately place a small pile of thinly sliced onions on top of each paneer ball. Using a burger press or a sturdy spatula, firmly smash each paneer ball and onions flat into a patty, about 1/2 inch thick.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cook the patties for 3-5 minutes on the first side, pressing down occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Flip the patties. Immediately place a cheese slice on top of each cooked patty. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the second side of the patty is golden brown.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns on the griddle or in a toaster until golden.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
To assemble, spread mint chutney on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Spread mango chutney on the top half. Add chilli sauce to taste on either half.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Place a cheesy paneer smash patty onto the bottom bun. Top with the other bun half. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chilli Paneer Smash Burger
For the Paneer Patties
- 400 grams paneer, grated
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated or minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 onions, medium, thinly sliced
- 4 cheese slices, e.g., cheddar or American
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking, or as needed
For Assembly
- 4 burger buns
- 4 tablespoons mint chutney, or to taste
- 4 tablespoons mango chutney, e.g., Geeta's Foods, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons chilli sauce, e.g., Maggi UK Masala chilli sauce, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the grated paneer, grated ginger, minced garlic, finely chopped green chilli, ketchup, sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Season with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and the mixture can be formed into balls. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a firm ball.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat a large griddle or heavy-bottomed pan over high heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, ensuring it's evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Once the griddle is very hot, place the paneer balls onto the griddle. Immediately place a small pile of thinly sliced onions on top of each paneer ball. Using a burger press or a sturdy spatula, firmly smash each paneer ball and onions flat into a patty, about 1/2 inch thick.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cook the patties for 3-5 minutes on the first side, pressing down occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Flip the patties. Immediately place a cheese slice on top of each cooked patty. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the second side of the patty is golden brown.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns on the griddle or in a toaster until golden.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
To assemble, spread mint chutney on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Spread mango chutney on the top half. Add chilli sauce to taste on either half.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Place a cheesy paneer smash patty onto the bottom bun. Top with the other bun half. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min