Masala Burgers With Tangy Tamarind Sauce And Red Onion-Mint Relish

Serves: 2

Dallas Effertz

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

46

Sweetness

55

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Ground Cumin

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

2 tbsps

Garam Masala

Directions:

1

Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover, or preheat a gas grill to medium-high

2

For the sauce: Place the thawed pulp in a non-reactive (stainless steel or anodized aluminum) 3-quart fire-proof saucepan

3

Add the brown sugar, cumin, cayenne, and salt and mix well

4

Place the pan on the grill and let the mixture simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally

5

The mixture will thicken and result in about 1 cup of sauce

6

Transfer the sauce to a small glass bowl and let it cool

7

; For the patties: Place the ginger and garlic in the bowl of a food processor

8

Pulse a few times until finely chopped

9

Place the oil in a medium-sized nonstick fire-proof skillet

10

Place the skillet on the grill and let heat for a few minutes

11

Transfer the chopped garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, just a few minutes

12

Add the garam masala and cayenne and cook until the mixture turns brown

13

Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for a few minutes

14

Add the salt and mix well

15

Transfer the spice mixture to a large bowl

16

Add the beef and mix well

17

Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and form 6 patties

18

Transfer the patties to a large baking dish and refrigerate

19

For the relish: Combine the onion, tomatoes, mint, salt, and lemon juice in a medium-sized glass bowl, mix well, and refrigerate

20

When the grill is ready, brush the grill rack with oil

21

Place the patties on the rack, cover, and grill for 3 to 4 minutes

22

Turn the patties over, cover, and grill for another 3 to 5 minutes or until done to your liking

23

Transfer the patties to a serving platter

24

Brush the cut sides of the buns with oil and grill them until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes

25

To assemble the burgers, place enough lettuce to cover the browned side of the bottom buns

26

Spread about 2 tablespoons of the sauce on each of them

27

Add the patties and then add a few tablespoons of relish on each patty

28

Add the top buns and serve