What is inside
What is inside Veg Burger?
Veg Burger is a crispy vegetable patty burger with lettuce, onions and sauces. Here is what is inside it, layer by layer, and why each one is there.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 2 min read
Layers
5 in all
Key ingredient
Veg patty
Heat
Mild to medium
Served
Hot, in a bun
The 5 layers of Veg Burger
Veg Burger is built from 5 parts. They are listed in the order you meet them, and the numbers match the diagram.
The bottom bun
A soft, toasted burger bun that supports the patty and soaks up the sauces without collapsing.
The sauce
A spread of mayonnaise and a spicy red or green sauce on the bun, which gives it moisture and a tang.
The veg patty
Boiled potato, peas, carrot and spices, bound with breadcrumbs, coated and fried until the outside is crisp and golden.
The fresh vegetables
Crisp lettuce, sliced onion and tomato, added cold for crunch against the hot patty.
The top bun
A toasted bun that closes the burger and holds everything together.
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What it is made of
The burger is an Indian-style vegetable cutlet in a bun. The patty is a spiced potato and vegetable cake, coated in crumbs for a crisp shell, and the sauces supply the creaminess.
- Burger bun
- Potato and mixed vegetables
- Breadcrumbs
- Lettuce and onion
- Mayonnaise and sauces
- Spices
- Oil for frying
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How the layers work together
Crisp outside, soft inside, with a warm spice from the patty and a cool, creamy tang from the sauces. The lettuce and onion give crunch, so it tastes lighter than a meat burger.
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Where it comes from
The vegetable burger is a staple of Indian cafes and fast food. Indian vegetarian chains and street stalls adapted the burger with spiced vegetable patties, which became a popular alternative to meat and a cousin of the aloo tikki.
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Variations and other names
Common versions include:
- Aloo tikki burger: a potato patty with chutneys.
- Cheese veg burger: with a melted cheese slice.
- Paneer burger: with a fried paneer slab.
- Noodle tikki burger: with noodles added to the patty or the bun.
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How to eat it
Eat it with both hands while hot. Add a side of fries and a cold drink, and ask for extra sauce if you like it saucy.
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Veg Burger at Tapri Chai
Veg Burger is $8.99 CAD on our menu. We make it in a 100% vegetarian kitchen at 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa, open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm, closed Mondays.
Questions, answered.
What is Veg Burger made of?
Veg Burger is made of burger bun, potato and mixed vegetables, breadcrumbs, lettuce and onion, mayonnaise and sauces, spices and oil for frying.
How many layers does Veg Burger have?
Traditionally 5: the bottom bun, the sauce, the veg patty, the fresh vegetables and the top bun.
Is Veg Burger vegetarian?
Yes. The traditional recipe is vegetarian, and every dish at Tapri Chai is vegetarian.
Is Veg Burger spicy?
It is mild to medium. The patty is gently spiced.
Where can I try Veg Burger in Ottawa?
At Tapri Chai, 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa. Veg Burger is $8.99 CAD on our menu.
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.