Curry-Masala Lamb Burgers with Yogurt Sauce

Name: Curry-Masala Lamb Burgers with Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4–5 patties
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb; 1 tbsp curry powder; 1 tbsp masala mixed spice; 1 tbsp olive oil; salt and pepper; 0.333 cup cilantro; 0.333 cup mint; 1 garlic clove; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 0.5 cup plain yogurt; 4 small pita bread

Lamb, yogurt and pita bread come together in this South Asian curry, fragrant with curry powder and clove and grilled. It's finished with sauce.

20 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min · 20 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
In a large bowl, mix the lamb, curry powder, masala spice and salt and pepper well. Form lamb into 4-5 patties, depending on how thick you like your burgers. Place patties on a plate, and set aside.
2
In a small bowl, mix the cilantro, mint, garlic and squeeze of lemon juice. Add the yogurt and stir until mixed. Set aside.
3
Coat lamb patties with a little olive oil and either cook in a cast iron skillet on the stove or on the grill. Either way, the patties will need about 3 minutes on either side.
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4
Serve the patties in the pita bread, topped with the sauce.