Curried Lamb Burgers with Grilled Vegetables and Mint Raita
Curried Lamb Burgers with Grilled Vegetables and Mint Raita is a flavorful Middle Eastern Middle Eastern Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Mix yogurt, mint, cilantro, and lime peel in small bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionMix yogurt, mint, cilantro, and lime peel in small bowl.
Season to taste with coarse salt and pepper.
Cover; chill until cold, at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat.
Add onion, ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt.
Sauté until onion is tender, about 8 minutes.
Mix in curry powder and stir 30 seconds.
Remove from heat.
Cool onion mixture to room temperature, at least 15 minutes.
Place lamb in large bowl.
Add onion mixture, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, cilantro, and 1 teaspoon cracked pepper.
Blend mixture gently; shape into six 1/2-inch-thick patties.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
Combine zucchini, green onions, and chile in another large bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper; toss to coat.
Place vegetables and burgers on grill.
Cook until grill marks appear, about 4 minutes.
Turn vegetables and burgers over.
Cook vegetables until tender, about 3 minutes.
Cook burgers to desired doneness, about 4 minutes for medium-rare.
Cut zucchini and green onions crosswise into 2-inch-long pieces.
Cut chile into thin strips.
Place breads on plates; top with burgers and tomato slices.
Mound vegetables on burgers; spoon dollop of raita over.
Fold bread up around burgers and serve with remaining raita.
* Often called a pasilla; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.