Indian Mini Mince Burgers

Submitted by HeatherFeather

"Ishrat made this on the UK tv show,"Come Dine with Me." I made these for Super Bowl appetizers and we all thought they were wonderful. Ishrat measured everything "by feel," so please feel free to adjust all seasonings very much to taste. I was worried these might be too spicy, but they came out just right for us."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 15 mini burgers
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground lamb or 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 cup fresh coriander, chopped
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder, to taste (spicy kind)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala, to taste
• 2 -3 green chilies, finely chopped (seeded ot not, to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
• vegetable oil, if needed (optional)

• For the Raita dip

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1⁄3 English cucumber, seeded, diced finely (peeled if desired)
• 1 small red onion, finely minced (about 1/3 cup)
• salt, to taste
• 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon garam masala, to taste
• 3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped, garnish

directions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix using hands until well blended.
2. Shape the mixture into about 15 small burgers and chill until ready to cook.
3. Grill or pan fry using very little oil on a med/low heat so meat cooks through and doesn't just burn on outside, until burgers are done to your liking (I cooked about 10 minutes).
4. For the dip, prepare no more than 1 hour before serving (or it gets watery).
5. Mix together the yogurt, onions, and cucumber, adding seasonings to your taste.
6. Cover and chill until ready to serve, adding the coriander leaves on top at the last minute.