Curry-masala Lamb Burgers With Yogurt Sauce

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon masala mixed spice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup mint, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely diced
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt, preferably full-fat
• 4 -5 small pita bread

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, mix the lamb, curry powder, masala spice and salt and pepper well. form lamb into 4-5 patties, depending on how thick you like your burgers. place patties on a plate, and set aside.
• 2 in a small bowl, mix the cilantro, mint, garlic and squeeze of lemon juice. add the yogurt and stir until mixed. set aside.
• 3 coat lamb patties with a little olive oil and either cook in a cast iron skillet on the stove or on the grill. either way, the patties will need about 3 minutes on either side.
• 4 serve the patties in the pita bread, topped with the sauce.