1kg/2¼lbminced lamb (it's best not to use extra-lean mince as the fat will help bind the burgers and keeps them juicy when cooked)
2garlic cloves, crushed
1medium onion, finely chopped
1-2tbsp mango chutney
3cm/1¼inpiece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped
¼tsp ground turmeric
1tsp coriander seeds, crushed
1tsp cumin seeds, crushed
flakedsea salt and freshly ground black pepper
oil,for brushing
flatbread, pitta bread or burger buns, to serve
For the relish
6ripe tomatoes, quartered, de-seeded and diced
200g/7oztub of Greek yoghurt
bunchof fresh coriander, roughly chopped
1small red onion, finely chopped
squeezeof lemon or lime juice
Method:-
Place the minced lamb in a large mixing bowl and add the garlic, onion, mango chutney, ginger, chopped chilli, turmeric, crushed coriander and cumin. Season well with salt and pepper and mix by hand until combined. The burgers can be briefly mixed in a food processor until just starting to hold together, but be careful not to over-work the mixture.
Divide and shape the mixture into 8-10 burgers. If you want to check the flavour, fry a small burger in a drop of oil before shaping the rest and, if necessary, add extra flavourings or seasoning.
Place the burgers on a cling film-covered tray and keep them in the fridge to relax for at least 30 minutes. They're ideal made the day before cooking.
To prevent the burgers from sticking, brush with a little oil before barbecuing over medium-hot coals for about 5-6 minutes each side.
Mix together the tomatoes, yoghurt, coriander, onion and lemon or lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with the burgers, either inside the bun or as a dipping sauce.
For a change, use diced, seeded cucumber instead of tomatoes, and try mint instead of coriander.