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Dubai Paratha Smash Burger Recipe

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This Dubai Paratha Smash Burger recipe combines flaky, layered paratha buns with savory smashed beef patties, caramelized onions, and a tangy garlic-yogurt sauce. It offers a rich fusion of crispy and juicy textures with bold Middle Eastern and South Asian flavors, perfect for a gourmet burger twist.

Ingredients

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Paratha Buns

  • 1½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon caster sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup (120 ml) milk, room temperature
  • Warm water as needed for kneading
  • Cooking oil as needed

Smashed Patties

  • 14 oz (400 g) ground beef or veal (80/20 recommended)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese or any yellow cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Sauce

  • ¼ cup (60 g) mayonnaise
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon pickles, finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • Pinch salt

Caramelized Onions

  • 2 medium onions, thickly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoons cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Make Paratha Buns: In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, salt, sugar, milk, and baking powder. Gradually add warm water until a soft, non-sticky dough forms. Lightly oil the bowl and dough, cover, and let rest for 30-60 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
  2. Divide and Rest Dough: Divide dough into 3 equal balls (~140 g each). Oil your hands if sticky. Place back in bowl, cover, and rest for 15 minutes.
  3. Shape Paratha Layers: Take one dough ball and stretch it with oiled hands until paper thin and almost transparent. Brush 1 teaspoon oil on top, sprinkle some flour, then gather edges in zig-zag folds. Roll into a spiral and tuck the end underneath. Repeat with remaining balls. Cover and rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Flatten Paratha Buns: Gently flatten each spiral into a 5″ (12 cm) round bun shape with your fingers.
  5. Cook Paratha Buns: Heat skillet, add 2-3 tablespoons oil or ghee. Cook parathas over low heat, uncovered or lightly covered, 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Spoon hot oil over tops while cooking. Increase heat to medium if not browning. Remove and rest 3-4 minutes. Scrunch gently to loosen layers. Slice each paratha horizontally to make top and bottom buns.
  6. Prepare Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, garlic, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, pickles, white pepper, and salt until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until use.
  7. Caramelize Onions: Heat butter and oil in a small pan over medium-low heat. Add onions, sugar, and salt. Cook 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally until soft and caramelized. Set aside.
  8. Prepare Smashed Patties: Combine ground meat with salt, black pepper, red pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently and rest 10-15 minutes. Divide into 6 equal balls (~55 g each).
  9. Cook Patties: Heat skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Place a ball on pan and smash flat with spatula or heavy object to a thin patty about 6″ (16 cm) wide. Cook 2 minutes, flip, add cheese slice, cook 2 more minutes. Remove and repeat with remaining patties.
  10. Assemble Burger: Spread sauce on bottom paratha bun half. Add two cheese-topped patties, top with caramelized onions and more sauce if desired. Cover with top bun half. Serve immediately with extra sauce and optional sides like masala fries.

Notes

  • Use oil instead of flour when handling dough to keep parathas soft and layered.
  • Low heat is key to cook paratha buns through without burning.
  • The smashed patties should be thinner and wider than buns as they shrink during cooking.
  • Caramelized onions add sweetness and depth—don’t rush this step.
  • Make sauce ahead and refrigerate for best flavor meld.
  • Ground beef with 80/20 fat ratio maintains juicy patties.

Keywords: Dubai paratha burger, smashed beef patties, layered paratha buns, caramelized onions, garlic yogurt sauce, Middle Eastern burger

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