Season 1, Episode 4
Paneer Burgers
Freedom Fries, Spicy Cole Slaw & Fresh Lemon Soda
Overview
In celebration of the American Independence Day, we decided to change things up a bit with an American menu with Indian flavors!
Traditionally, the 4th of July sees Americans coming together with family and friends to celebrate Independence Day with BBQ cookouts and fireworks. Top of the menu is almost always burgers, and someone is sure to bring their favorite recipe of grandma’s cole slaw!
This is our “Indianized” 4th of July menu with paneer burgers and a cole slaw replete with Indian flavors and spiciness.
Know Your Ingredients
Dhaga mishri
Dhaga mishri is a compound made from sugarcane juice, but it is made from its ‘impure’ form. Mishri does not go through any chemical treatments which keeps the fibre content of sugarcane (aka impurities) intact, which has many health benefits of its own.
Ayurveda recommends the use dhaga mishri as a sweetener instead of regular white sugar. Especially in the summer as it has a cooling effect on the body.
Black salt
Himalayan black salt is a great umami enhancer, that can bring an extra layer of complexity to any dish.
chaat masala
- Add chaat masala powder to lentils, legumes or vegetarian curries.
- Sprinkled as a seasoning on stir-fried or deep-fried dishes such as pakoras or patties or stir fried yellow, orange and red vegetables like carrots, potatoes, pumpkin etc.
- Give a zesty lift to fruit salad, normal salad, eggs, cheese, sauces.
- You can also add it to drinks especially buttermilk or lemonade for an uplifting tangy spicy taste.
- Sprinkle some on cheese and cucumber sandwich, avocado , tomatoes etc.
4th of July Cookout
Watch the video below to the end to see Devin, our amazing video editor, explain his delicious special sauce for this paneer burger!
Paneer Burgers
Add American cheese, tomato slices, lettuce and pickles if you like!
Video Instructions
One cole slaw – two tastes
The video shows instructions for a very peppery & tangy cole slaw. But when you pull up the recipe, you can decide to make a more traditional sweet & creamy slaw using safflower oil and mayonnaise.
Spoiler alert!
Devin’s special sauce is made with ketchup and mayonnaise. The ketchup is onion & garlic free and the mayo is eggless, so yes, we are still keeping with pure veg!
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