Spicy Lamb Burgers in Sauce

What you’ll need

Ingredients

• 750g minced lamb
• 2 small potatoes, peeled and grated (optional)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 inch ginger
• 6 small green chillies
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp carom seeds
• 1 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• 3/4 tsp coriander powder
• 3/4 tsp cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 2-3 tbsp oil for frying
• Handful of fresh coriander, finely chopped
• 400g chopped tomatoes or 3-4 fresh tomatoes
• 1 onion, finely sliced into rings
• 1/4 tsp red chilli powder for the sauce
• 1/4 tsp turmeric for the sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt for the sauce
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder for the sauce
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder for the sauce

Step by step

Method

1. Blend the garlic, ginger, onion and chillies until finely chopped.
2. Grate the potato, if using, and squeeze out excess water.
3. Combine the mince with the blended mixture, spices, coriander and grated potato. Season well and mix by hand.
4. Fry a tiny piece of the mixture to taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Shape into 8-10 burgers and place on a lightly oiled tray.
6. Combine the sauce ingredients in a separate bowl.
7. Heat 2-3 tbsp oil in a large frying pan and cook the burgers for about 5 minutes on each side over medium heat, turning as needed.
8. Remove the cooked burgers to a plate.
9. Add the sauce ingredients and sliced onion to the same pan and cook over low heat until reduced.
10. Return the burgers to the sauce and coat well.
11. Serve in lightly toasted rolls, or with potatoes and vegetables.