Make it at home
How to make Veg Burger at home.
Veg Burger takes 50 minutes and serves 4 (4 burgers). This guide gives the ingredients in cups and spoons, the steps in order and the mistakes that most often go wrong.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 3 min read
Time
50 minutes
Serves
4 (4 burgers)
Skill
Medium
Method
Shallow fry
What you need
Quantities serve 4 (4 burgers). Use floury potatoes and dry the mashed potato well, so the patties hold their shape.
- 3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1/2 cup finely chopped mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, beans), steamed
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, plus 1/2 cup for coating
- 1 green chilli, 1 tbsp chopped coriander
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, salt
- 2 tbsp cornflour mixed with 4 tbsp water, for the coating
- Oil for shallow frying
- 4 burger buns, butter
- Lettuce, sliced onion and tomato
- Mayonnaise and chilli sauce
Step by step
Chill the patties before frying. It is the difference between crisp and crumbled.
Make the patty mix
Combine the potato, vegetables, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, chilli, coriander and spices. Mix well and taste for salt.
Shape and chill
Form 4 patties slightly wider than the bun. Chill them for 20 minutes to firm up.
Coat
Dip each patty into the cornflour slurry, then press into the breadcrumbs until coated on both sides.
Fry
Heat 1 cm of oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the patties 3 to 4 minutes per side, until deep golden and crisp. Drain on paper.
Toast the buns
Split the buns, butter the cut sides and toast in a pan until golden.
Assemble
Spread mayonnaise and chilli sauce on the bottom bun, add lettuce, the patty, onion and tomato, and close the burger. Serve hot.
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Tips for a better result
The patty has to be firm and crisp.
- Squeeze excess moisture out of the vegetables before mixing.
- Chill the patties before coating. Cold patties hold together.
- Double-coat in breadcrumbs for a thicker crust.
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Mistakes to avoid
The usual mistakes:
- A wet mixture, which makes soft patties that fall apart.
- Frying on a heat that is too low, so the patties absorb oil.
- Assembling the burger long before eating, which makes the bun soggy.
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Shopping for it in Canada
Everything is a supermarket item.
- Buns: any soft burger buns, or brioche buns for a richer burger.
- Breadcrumbs: plain or panko. Panko gives a crunchier crust.
- Chilli sauce: Sriracha, or any Indian-style chilli or Schezwan sauce.
- Vegetables: frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained, save time.
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Or let us make it
Shaping, coating and frying patties properly takes time, and a hot patty in a toasted bun is best eaten straight away. Veg Burger is $8.99 CAD on our menu, at 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa, Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm, closed Mondays.
Questions, answered.
How long does Veg Burger take to make?
About 50 minutes from start to finish for 4 (4 burgers).
Can I make Veg Burger ahead of time?
Shape and coat the patties a day ahead and keep them on a tray in the fridge. Fry just before eating.
Can I bake the patties?
Yes. Brush with oil and bake at 220 C (425 F) for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once. They will be less crisp than fried patties.
What do I serve with Veg Burger?
Fries, a cold drink and extra chilli sauce.
Where can I order Veg Burger in Ottawa?
Tapri Chai in Barrhaven serves it. Veg Burger is $8.99 CAD on our menu. Tapri Chai is also listed on DoorDash and SkipTheDishes for delivery in Barrhaven and nearby parts of south Ottawa, so check which app serves your address.
At Tapri Chai
Taste it for yourself.
Our kitchen in Barrhaven is 100% vegetarian. 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Ottawa. Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm. Closed Mondays.