A heartfelt thank you goes out to Mr. Anonymous, the first person to actually think of putting a meat patty and a compendium of assortments (cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and onions being the most common) between a bun (Genius!). Little did he know that what he had just created, would end up being a global fast-food phenomenon. Beef or Vegetarian, Tofu or Chicken, the options are endless. Here’s a time-tested recipe that will make you forget all about the famous Big burger you get at McRonalds (yes, the spelling mistake is deliberate).Unlike the aforementioned Big burger, this patty has a rich flavor and the tartar sauce gives your sandwich the extra kick.

Ingredients for Patty

• 1 medium onion
• 1/2 kg beef, chicken or mutton
• 3-4 bread (soaked and drained)
• 3-4 tbsp BBQ sauce
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp mustard sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce

Ingredients for Tartar Sauce

• 2 tbsp pickle relish or pickled cucumber (chopped)
• 4 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1/4 tsp mustard sauce
• salt to taste
• lemon or vinegar 1 tbsp

Method

1. Mix all the ingredients for the patty and divide the mix into 2-inch balls
2. Pat each ball into a circular disc abut 4 inches in diameter
3. Fry these patties in a pan (you can also choose to grill them) until they are cooked to your desired consistency
4. Place each patty in a bun and make sure you apply the tartar sauce on both sides
5. You can additionally garnish it with cheese, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, mustard, and BBQ sauce

Yikes! I almost forgot about the crispy wedges. So here’s how you make these:

Ingredients for Wedges

• 3-4 medium potatoes (parboiled)
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp corn flour
• 1/4 tsp paprika powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
• salt to taste

Method

1. Cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch wedges
2. Mix the rest of the dry ingredients into a powder and sprinkle it evenly over the potatoes, making sure you coat all the sides properly
3. Deep-fry in oil (you could try baking them but I’m not sure whether it will work or not)
4. Serve without delay

Hope you like this!