Kofta burgers

Name: Kofta burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1kg Lamb; 2 Onion; 1 Garlic Bulb; 1 tablespoons Garam Masala; Bunch Coriander; 1 tablespoon Chilli Sauce; 8 Pita Bread; 4 sliced Tomato; 1/2 Red Cabbage; 1 sliced Red Onions; Small pack Yogurt

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Serves 8 481 kcal per serving Prep 20 min Cook 15 min

Ingredients

1kg Lamb
2 Onion
1 Garlic Bulb
1 tablespoons Garam Masala
Bunch Coriander
1 tablespoon Chilli Sauce
8 Pita Bread
4 sliced Tomato
1/2 Red Cabbage
1 sliced Red Onions
Small pack Yogurt

Instructions

Place the lamb mince in a large bowl. Add the finely chopped onion, crushed garlic, garam masala, chopped coriander, chilli sauce, and a generous pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly by hand until evenly combined.
Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into small burger patties. At this stage, the burgers can be chilled for up to a day or frozen for longer storage.
Preheat the grill to its highest setting. Arrange the burgers in a single layer on a baking tray or grill rack, cooking in batches if necessary.
Grill the burgers for 5–6 minutes on each side until well browned and cooked through.
Transfer the cooked burgers to a serving platter and serve with pita bread, sliced tomatoes, shredded red cabbage, sliced red onion, and yogurt, allowing everyone to assemble their own burgers.

Tips

Mix the meat with finely grated onion and squeeze out the onion juice first to prevent the burgers from falling apart.
Incorporate fresh mint and parsley into the meat for a signature Middle Eastern aromatic profile.
Do not overwork the meat when mixing; handle it just enough to combine the spices to keep the burgers tender.

Variations

Lamb and Beef: Use a 50/50 blend for the perfect balance of richness and texture.
Cheesy Center: Stuff the center of the patty with a small cube of feta or halloumi before grilling.