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These Tempeh fritters are made with chickpea flour are Indian spiced batter. Serve as is or as a slider. Vegan Recipe , gluten-free option Jump to RecipeĀ Ā
Since the superfun Apple Chickpea Fries were such a hit.. Here is another Chickpea creation!!
Tempeh Chickpea Fritter Patty Burger. Vegan

IngredientsĀ Ā
For Steaming Tempeh Strips
- 4 oz tempeh 4 1/2 inch thick strips.
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala or spice blend of choice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
Batter:
- 3 Tablespoon of chickpea flour, garbanzo bean flour/besan
- 1 teaspoon rice flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- pinch of turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 inch piece of ginger
- 1/4 cup water
- Oil for shallow frying
InstructionsĀ
- In a pan, add all the ingredients underĀ for steaming tempeh strips. Mix well and add tempeh strips.
- Cook on low heat covered until Tempeh doubles in size and dry. (15 minutes)
- Prepare batter by blending all ingredients together to get a thick batter.
- Dip warm tempeh strips in the batter and shallow fry in a tablespoon or 2 of oil on medium heat in non stick pan(else the batter will stick). or deep fry them.
- Cook 3-5 minutes each side until crisp.
- Serve as is with ketchup, mayo, cilantro chutney or make a burger with baby greens, tomatoes, apples, grilled bell peppers, cilantro chutney or sriracha!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.













This looks like a great recipe to add to the veggie burger file. I already love tempeh sloppy joes, Iām sure this tempeh burger fried in a spicy began batter takes it up a notch.
This looks awesome! I love garam masala ā and it was so clever to combine it with tempeh and chickpeas. Iāll have to try this one!
Thanks Alea!
Your vegan burger looks really good! Thank you for sharing this recipe with the Hearth and Soul Hop.
Thanks Savannah! I like the burger more than the brownies.. gasp!..i am a savory kind of person!:)
That looks absolutely delicious! I want one for lunch! Iām going to go check out those brownies now! Iāll probably want them for lunch too! Nom Nom nom!
Thank you Arthi and Farwin! Sure will check you out!!
Discovered you from gawker and glad I did.This looks healthy and looking for burger fillings for my kids.Following you for more vegan delightsā¦
First time hereā¦ā¦I love all kinds of burgers and stuff like that..this looks really goodā¦Following your blog straight away..If you have time Check out my blog too..
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