indian turkey burgers with lime, cucumbers and
Dinner
Indian Turkey Burgers With Lime, Cucumbers &
Soft, fluffy buns perfect for holding burgers or hot dogs. Slightly sweet with a tender crumb — ideal for backyard cookouts.
Ingredients
- 4 large unpeeled garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey 1 (10 ounce) package frozen
- chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1/2 large cucumber, sliced thin 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/4 cup major grey chutney
- 4 small (4 inch) pita breads
Directions
- Set garlic in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast until spotty brown, about 5 minutes. Peel, mince and set aside.
- Mix salt, pepper, coriander, 1/2 tsp. cumin, cinnamon and cloves in a small bowl.
- Break up turkey in a medium bowl; add garlic, spinach, spice mixture, ginger and jalapeno; stir lightly with a fork to combine. Divide turkey mixture into 4 portions. Toss meat back and forth between cupped hands to form a ball. Pat with fingertips to flatten to about 4 1/2 inches wide. Refrigerate.
- Mix cucumber, lime juice, 1/4 tsp. cumin and salt to taste in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For charcoal grill: Build a hot fire on one side of grill. Replace rack. When coals are covered with white ash, add burgers. Cover and cook, turning only once, until done, about 5 minutes per side.
- Grill pitas until spotty brown and warm, a minute or so per side. Split crosswise. Place a burger on each of 4 pita halves. Top with cucumbers and chutney, then remaining pita halves.
