Spicy Lamb Burgers With Herbed Yoghurt Recipe

Name: Spicy Lamb Burgers With Herbed Yoghurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 450 g ground lamb; 1 small onion, quartered; 4 large garlic cloves; 20 g fresh coriander; 3 12 cm fresh ginger, roughly chopped; ¾ teaspoon cumin powder; 1 ½ teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 2 -3 green chilies, chopped or 12-1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 large egg; 2 slices white bread, crumbed; 2 tablespoons oil; 300 g Greek yogurt; 30 g coriander leaves; 15 g mint leaves or 1 tablespoon good quality dried mint; 1 -2 green chili (optional); 1 pinch salt; 12-1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

450 g ground lamb
1 small onion, quartered
4 large garlic cloves
20 g fresh coriander
3 12 cm fresh ginger, roughly chopped
¾ teaspoon cumin powder
1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
2 -3 green chilies, chopped or 12-1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 large egg
2 slices white bread, crumbed
2 tablespoons oil
300 g Greek yogurt
30 g coriander leaves
15 g mint leaves or 1 tablespoon good quality dried mint
1 -2 green chili (optional)
1 pinch salt
12-1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
Roughly chop the onion, ginger, garlic, coriander and green chillies in a blender or by hand.
2
Add to the mince along with the remaining ingredients.
3
Shape into 6 burgers and chill for 20 minutes or until needed, removing from fridge 30 mins before cooking.
4
Meanwhile, mix together the yoghurt ingredients, season to taste.
5
Preheat the grill.
6
Place the burgers on a well-oiled baking sheet and cook for 4-5 minutes each side, or in an oiled non-stick pan for 8 minutes, turning halfway.
7
Serve in warmed hamburger buns on a bed of lettuce and tomato and onion rings with a good spoon of the yoghurt on the top.

817

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 450 g ground lamb, 1 small onion, quartered, 4 large garlic cloves, 20 g fresh coriander, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lamb Burgers With Herbed Yoghurt falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Lamb Burgers With Herbed Yoghurt

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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