Lamb Tikka Masala Burgers

 

                    Bring out the best of the spicy flavors wrapped up in these curried burgers by serving them with the traditional Indian accompaniments "raita, lime pickle, and naan bread".

Serves 4-6

• Scant ½ cup basmati rice
• Salt
• 5 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 lb/450 gr fresh ground lamb
• 2 tablespoons tikka masala sauce
• 1 tablespoon prepared mango chutney, plus extra for serving
• 2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon corn oil

1. Cook the rice in a pan of lightly salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked, then drain and place in a bowl.
2. Reserve a few spinach leaves for serving and finely chop the remainder.
3. Add to the rice together with the ground lamb and mix well, add the tikka masala sauce, mango chutney, and almonds to the lamb mixture and mix together.
4. Shape into 4-6 equal-size burgers, then cover and let chill for at least 30 minutes.
5. Heat a heavy-bottom skillet and add the oil.
6. When hot, add the burgers and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked to personal preference.
7. Serve with the reserved spinach leaves.
8. Serve the burger on top of pilau rice with raita, lime pickle and naan bread.

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