Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 mins, plus chilling time
Cook time: 12–16 mins
Ingredients:
For the burgers:
- 500g lamb mince
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 x 2.5cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 1–2 small green chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons garam masala or medium curry powder
For the pea and tomato relish:
- 100g fresh or frozen peas, (thawed if using frozen) mashed
- 4 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
- Large handful freshly chopped coriander
To serve:
- 4 burger buns
- Salad leaves
Method:
- In a large bowl, mix all the burger ingredients together. Season. Using slightly damp hands, shape the mixture into four 5cm burgers. Cover and chill for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the pea and tomato relish: in a small bowl, mix all the ingredients together, season to taste and set aside.
- Cook the burgers under a preheated moderate grill or on a prepared BBQ for 6–8 minutes on each side until thoroughly cooked and meat juices run clear.
- Serve in burger buns with salad leaves, a spoonful of the relish and selection of accompaniments of your choice.