Aloo tikki burger

I love most things about our new place, but one thing I don't like about it is the fact that it falls in an area where you can't order a takeaway from Mc Donalds. And that can be a bit of a problem since my younger one loves the aloo tikki burgers from MD more than anything else.
Today, I tried to make it at home, and while my whole-wheat burger was not as soft as the original, it wasn't too bad.

For the burger bun
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
1/2 cups water
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup maida
3/4 cups milk
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp salt
milk for brushing
sesame seeds for sprinkling on top

Method
Heat the water slightly, dissolve the sugar in it, and mix the yeast in it. Let it stand for about 10 minutes, till the yeast becomes nice and frothy. If it doesn't froth, let it stand some more time, and if it still doesn't, just abandon the venture.
Mix the flours and salt well, add the oil, mix well. Pour in the yeast solution and the milk, and knead well for at least 10 minutes (this is essential if you are using whole wheat flour)
Roll into a ball, cover with a damp cloth, and let it stand for about one hour. The dough should double in size in that time.
Punch down the dough, divide it into three equal parts, and roll each into a burger shape (to keep the top smooth, you might have to tuck some of the dough at the bottom). Place on a greased baking tray, and let it stand for another 40 minutes. Start the oven after about 30 mins.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top, brush with milk, and bake in preheated oven at 220 degrees for 20 minutes.


For patty
Boil 3 potatoes, let it cool, mash. Add salt, haldi, chilli powder, jeera powder and dhania powder according to taste. Add 1 tbsp cornflour, and mix well. Shape into three patties, and shallow fry till golden brown.

Assemble it
Slice the burger bun in half.
Spread a layer of mayonnaise, place a lettuce leaf, a patty, diced onion rings, cucumber and tomatoes. Sprinkle some salt and pepper, close it down with the other half of the bun. Hold in place with a toothpick- cherry tomato optional!