SPICY LAMB BURGERS IN SAUCE

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Try these spicy burgers which are delicious when eaten in a burger bun or just with some new potatoes and vegetables.  I have fried the burgers however they can be grilled, oven baked or barbequed. Just make sure you brush them with oil to stop them from sticking.

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When making burgers always make sure the meat has a little fat in it, or the burgers will be very dry when cooked.  Making your own burgers gives you the satisfaction that you know what ingredients are in them and there is less worry especially as some burgers contain flour which means they are not at all suitable for gluten free diet.   

 

The burgers are spicy so always add the amount of chillies that you feel you are comfortable with.

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I have made the sauce you can leave this out and serve with mint yogurt (recipe to follow), mayo or tomato ketchup

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Suitable for: Gluten free

Prep: 20 mins, Cooks In: 20 mins

Serves: 4-6 people

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Ingredients:

Burger:

750g minced lamb
2 small potatoes peeled and grated - optional
1 large chopped onion
3 peeled garlic cloves
1 inch peeled ginger
6 small green chillies (Strength varies please be cautious)
¼ tsp whole cumin seeds
¼ tsp whole carom seeds
1 ½ tsp salt for taste
¾ tsp coriander powder
¾ tsp cumin powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
2 to 3 tbsp oil for frying
handful of fresh coriander finely chopped

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Sauce:

400g tomato tin or 3-4 fresh tomatoes finely chopped
1 onion finely sliced into rings
¼ tsp red chilli powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp salt to taste
½ tsp coriander powder
½ tsp cumin powder

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Method:

1. In a food processor blend garlic, ginger, onion and chillies until finely chopped

2. Grate potato and squeeze out the excess water separately

3. Place the mince in a large mixing bowl and add the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, chillies, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, carom seeds, cumin seeds, fresh coriander and grated potato. Season well with salt and mix by hand until combined

4. Fry a tiny bit of the mixture in the frying pan to taste, adjust seasoning if required

5. Divide and shape into 8-10 burgers and keep them on a tray, oil the tray to prevent sticking

6. Make your sauce by placing all the ingredients in a separate bowl

7. Add 2-3 tablespoons oil in a large frying pan and cook the burgers for about 5 minutes each side on medium heat making sure they are turned frequently

8. Once burgers are cooked remove them into a separate plate

9. In the same frying pan add the sauce ingredients, including sliced onion and let this cook on low heat until reduced and then mix the burgers into the sauce

10. Split the rolls or bread, toast lightly on one side, then add the burgers with the sauce and onion

11. Serve with new potatoes and vegetables of your choice

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