Curried Lamb Burgers With Grilled Vegetables and Mint Raita

From the latest Bon Appétit Magazine. This looked like a great recipe for a weekend BBQ.

• Ready In: 52 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• Raita

• 1  cup plain yogurt (preferably Greek-style)
• 3  tablespoons  chopped of fresh mint
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons  finely grated lime peel
•  coarse kosher salt

• Burgers and vegetables

• 4  tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 1⁄4 cups  chopped onions
• 2  tablespoons  minced peeled fresh ginger
• 2  teaspoons  coarse kosher salt, divided
• 2  teaspoons Madras curry powder
• 1 3⁄4 lbs ground lamb
• 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cracked black pepper, divided
• 3  medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 12 ounces)
• 6  green onions, trimmed
• 1  fresh poblano chile
• 6  pita breads
• 1  large tomatoes, thinly sliced

Directions

1. For raita:
2. Mix yogurt, mint, cilantro, and lime peel in small bowl. Season to taste with coarse salt and pepper. Cover; chill until cold, at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
3. For burgers and vegetables:.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. Sauté until onion is tender, about 8 minutes. Mix in curry powder and stir 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Cool onion mixture to room temperature, at least 15 minutes.
5. Place lamb in large bowl. Add onion mixture, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, cilantro, and 1 teaspoon cracked pepper. Blend mixture gently; shape into six 1/2-inch-thick patties.
6. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Combine zucchini, green onions, and chile in another large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper; toss to coat. Place vegetables and burgers on grill. Cook until grill marks appear, about 4 minutes. Turn vegetables and burgers over. Cook vegetables until tender, about 3 minutes. Cook burgers to desired doneness, about 4 minutes for medium-rare. Cut zucchini and green onions crosswise into 2-inch-long pieces. Cut chile into thin strips.
7. Place breads on plates; top with burgers and tomato slices. Mound vegetables on burgers; spoon dollop of raita over. Fold bread up around burgers and serve with remaining raita.
8. * Often called a pasilla; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.