Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2012

As written these are bland, but with my modifications they tasted great. I followed the recipe, but I didn't add the green beans until the final 3 minutes of cooking. I didn't want mushy vegetables. I hand mashed them and left some of the potatoes chunky. For seasoning I added 1 tablespoon (yes one tablespoon) of garam masala. I'm used to spicy food and this was still mild flavour with a kick. I also grated one medium onion and two garlic cloves. The first time I made this I used only seasoned bread crumbs. They turned out great, but this time I made them with 3/4 a cup of seasoned bread crumbs added to the potato mixture, and I dipped them in egg and about 3/4 cup of panko. They turned out much crispier. The seasoned bread crumbs added to the flavour, but I will continue to use panko as the breading. I top these with mango chutney. Everybody who has had them says they're great!

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pinkypink

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2011

I never review a recipe without making it exactly as written. When I served those we liked them with a 31/2 star. So we played with it and this is what we came up with. I added 1/4 cup minced onion, 2 cloves of garlic, about 1 teas. of Italian herbs and 1/2 cup parm cheese. Wow now we loved them. I still make it the original way but with the added onion and garlic too.

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Mary P.

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2011

I used canned veggies and it turned out great! Will definitely make these again.

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Southern_Mama

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Bessemer City, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Lancaster, South Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2011

We didn't care for the flavors in this at all. I had no problems at all with them falling apart-they actually held up beautifully, maybe because I don't own a masher & just use my hand mixer. I thought they were flavorful, just didn't care FOR the flavor. It did help to dip them in ketchup:) Made for Recipe Group.

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lisa

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Holland, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2011

Made these for Recipe Group. I have never used garam masala before and was intrigued to try the spices. The patties kept falling apart after cooking and hubby thought them bland and said they needed something. I did not care for the strong clove taste from the garam masala. I did use panko bread crumbs and added a little corn to them. I just didn't care for them. Thanks anyway Dhano923.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Toledo, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 27, 2011

Recipe Group selection of 2/26/11. I grew up eating leftovers this way but without the spice. I cooked extra mashed potatoes last night and had some odds and ends of vegetables that I was saving for soup so my veggies were peas, carrots and corn about 1/2 cup of each. I used homemade breadcrumbs which were a combination of whole wheat and rye in the patties and panko for the coating. They were not bad. The spices perked up an otherwise rather bland mix. It is a good use of leftovers, but I can't imagine myself making these oherwise. Thanks for sharing.

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BigShotsMom

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Long Island, New York, USA

Living In: Long Beach, New York, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2011

These were ok! I did panko for the bread crumbs and frozen vegetables in place of the green beans and peas, and doubled the garam marsala. These just really didn't have much flavor. I spread some Thai chili garlic sauce over the top and that help but on their own they were just unimpressive.

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ZOPOOH

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA

Living In: Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2010

I made these veggie burgers for the first time tonight and they were great!! I used two potatoes and two cups of frozen veg (sweetcorn, carrot, grean beans and peas) and I doubled the spices and I got four big burgers out of the mixture. My husband suggested using some HP brown sauce next time so I might try that. Thanks very much for this recipe!

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Layna

Cooking Level: Beginning

Reviewed: May 31, 2010

These were great and got rave reviews from my BF! I added corn and doubled the garam masala as per other reviewers. I also didn't have any bread crumbs so I used crushed crackers, half saltine and half buttery rounds (Ritz). Will definitely make again, a great vegetarian side!

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PolkaDot

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2010

These are "okay" as written. They are a five star recipe when you dip them in an egg and milk bath and then roll them in cracker crumbs before frying. The bread crumbs just didn't taste quite right.

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