Spicy Lamb Burgers

Similar to lamb kofta kebabs, these can be served as a main dish with some rice, salad and nan bread or as a burger on a bread roll, or even cold with a picnic.

Makes approximately 10 burgers

You will need:-

500g minced lamb
1 onion, roughly chopped
1 red chili
2 cloves of garlic, peeled
1/2 yellow pepper, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons of freshly chopped coriander
1 tablespoon of ground cumin
1 tablespoon of ground coriander
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons of cooking oil

Put the onion, garlic, chili, yellow pepper and coriander in a food processor, process for approx 2 minutes until all the ingredients are finely chopped.

In a large mixing bowl add the contents of the food processor, pepper and the minced lamb. Mix well using your hands to combine the ingredients.

Pre-heat oven to 190C or Gas Mark 5

Shape the mince mixture into 10 small balls and then flatten to a thickness of approx 1 inch

In a large frying pan add the oil and place over medium heat, when the oil is hot add the burgers, cooking in batches. Brown the burgers on all sides, remove from pan and place on baking tray. When all the burgers are browned put the baking tray in the oven and cook for a further 30 minutes, turning once during cooking.

Remove from oven and serve hot.