Masala Burgers with Cilantro-Mint Chutney
Sarah Sheikh Bridge's interest in cooking began in her mother’s kitchen, and while she has yet to master the art of Pakistani cooking, she has a lot of fun practicing.
This recipe is featured in From Karachi to California: The Pakistani-American Kitchen
- Servings Makes 6 burgers
Ingredients
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- .453 kg (1 pound) ground beef
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon coriander, coarsely ground
- 1 tablespoon cumin, coarsely ground
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 6 hamburger buns, for serving
Preparation
1. Begin by sautéing the onions in the vegetable oil over medium heat until translucent. Allow to cool. Place in a large bowl along with the remaining ingredients and mix well.
2. Divide the mixture evenly into 6 parts and form patties. Indent the middle of each patty to prevent them from puffing up while cooking.
3. Grill over high heat, 5-7 minutes on each side for medium-well and 7-10 minutes for well-done. Place each patty on a hamburger bun, and top with Cilantro-Mint Chutney and other toppings as desired.
Sarah Sheikh Bridge
Sarah Sheikh Bridge is a Los Angeles based writer, food blogger, podcast producer and self confessed salt addict. Her interest in cooking began in her mother’s kitchen, and while she has yet to master the art of Pakistani cooking, she has a lot of fun practicing. You can find more of Sarah’s recipes on her blog DeliciousChip.com.
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