Spicy lamb burgers with coriander relish recipe
Spicy lamb burgers with coriander, tomato and yoghurt relish These tasty burgers with a quick tomato relish are perfect for the barbecue, serve with pittas or burger buns. 1kg/2¼lb minced lamb (it's best not to use extra-lean mince as the fat will help bind the burgers and keeps them juicy when cooked)2 garlic cloves, crushed1 medium onion, finely chopped1-2 tbsp mango chutney 3cm/1¼in piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped¼ tsp ground turmeric1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed1 tsp cumin seeds, crushedflaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepperoil, for brushingflat bread, pitta bread or burger buns, to serve 1kg/2¼lb minced lamb (it's best not to use extra-lean mince as the fat will help bind the burgers and keeps them juicy when cooked) 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1-2 tbsp mango chutney 3cm/1¼in piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated 1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped ¼ tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed 1 tsp cumin seeds, crushed flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper oil, for brushing flat bread, pitta bread or burger buns, to serve 6 ripe tomatoes, quartered, de-seeded and diced200g/7oz tub of Greek yoghurtbunch of fresh coriander, roughly chopped1 small red onion, finely choppedsqueeze of lemon or lime juice 6 ripe tomatoes, quartered, de-seeded and diced 200g/7oz tub of Greek yoghurt bunch of fresh coriander, roughly chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped squeeze of lemon or lime juice Method Place the minced lamb in a large mixing bowl and add the garlic, onion, mango chutney, ginger, chopped chilli, turmeric, crushed coriander and cumin. Season well with salt and pepper and mix by hand until combined. The burgers can be briefly mixed in a food processor until just starting to hold together, but be careful not to over-work the mixture.Divide and shape the mixture into 8-10 burgers. If you want to check the flavour, fry a small burger in a drop of oil before shaping the rest and, if necessary, add extra flavourings or seasoning.Place the burgers on a cling film-covered tray and keep them in the fridge to relax for at least 30 minutes. They're ideal made the day before cooking.To prevent the burgers from sticking, brush with a little oil before barbecuing over medium-hot coals for about 5-6 minutes each side. Mix together the tomatoes, yoghurt, coriander, onion and lemon or lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with the burgers, either inside the bun or as a dipping sauce. For a change, use diced, seeded cucumber instead of tomatoes, and try mint instead of coriander. Place the minced lamb in a large mixing bowl and add the garlic, onion, mango chutney, ginger, chopped chilli, turmeric, crushed coriander and cumin. Season well with salt and pepper and mix by hand until combined. The burgers can be briefly mixed in a food processor until just starting to hold together, but be careful not to over-work the mixture. Place the minced lamb in a large mixing bowl and add the garlic, onion, mango chutney, ginger, chopped chilli, turmeric, crushed coriander and cumin. Season well with salt and pepper and mix by hand until combined. The burgers can be briefly mixed in a food processor until just starting to hold together, but be careful not to over-work the mixture. Divide and shape the mixture into 8-10 burgers. If you want to check the flavour, fry a small burger in a drop of oil before shaping the rest and, if necessary, add extra flavourings or seasoning. Divide and shape the mixture into 8-10 burgers. If you want to check the flavour, fry a small burger in a drop of oil before shaping the rest and, if necessary, add extra flavourings or seasoning. Place the burgers on a cling film-covered tray and keep them in the fridge to relax for at least 30 minutes. They're ideal made the day before cooking. Place the burgers on a cling film-covered tray and keep them in the fridge to relax for at least 30 minutes. They're ideal made the day before cooking. To prevent the burgers from sticking, brush with a little oil before barbecuing over medium-hot coals for about 5-6 minutes each side. To prevent the burgers from sticking, brush with a little oil before barbecuing over medium-hot coals for about 5-6 minutes each side. Mix together the tomatoes, yoghurt, coriander, onion and lemon or lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with the burgers, either inside the bun or as a dipping sauce. Mix together the tomatoes, yoghurt, coriander, onion and lemon or lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with the burgers, either inside the bun or as a dipping sauce. For a change, use diced, seeded cucumber instead of tomatoes, and try mint instead of coriander. For a change, use diced, seeded cucumber instead of tomatoes, and try mint instead of coriander.