Curry-Masala Lamb Burgers With Yogurt Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground lamb
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon masala mixed spice
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1/3 cup mint, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely diced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup plain yogurt, preferably full-fat
4 -5 small pita bread

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix the lamb, curry powder, masala spice and salt and pepper well. Form lamb into 4-5 patties, depending on how thick you like your burgers. Place patties on a plate, and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the cilantro, mint, garlic and squeeze of lemon juice. Add the yogurt and stir until mixed. Set aside.
Coat lamb patties with a little olive oil and either cook in a cast iron skillet on the stove or on the grill. Either way, the patties will need about 3 minutes on either side.
Serve the patties in the pita bread, topped with the sauce.