Indian Spiced Turkey Burgers

By Bexter

A spicier and healthier take on traditional hamburgers. For firmer patties, make these several hours or the night ahead, wrap them tightly in wax paper and chill.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 slice sandwich bread processed to crumbs or torn into small pieces*
• 3 tbsp mango chutney (such as Major Grey)
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp ginger powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp white or black pepper
• Pinch allspice
• 1-1/2 lb. ground turkey
• 1/3 cup finely chopped green onion
• 6 or 7 hamburger buns
• Sliced tomato, lettuce and condiments to serve

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1: With a fork, beat milk and egg together in a large bowl. Mix in bread pieces or crumbs. Add a splash more milk if necessary, to soften bread into a thick paste the texture of cooked oatmeal (do not add too much milk or patties will be too soft to shape). Mix in chutney and spices.

Step 2: Mix ground turkey and green onion into bread mixture. Form into 6 or 7 thick patties. Wrap and chill 2 hours or overnight before grilling or pan-frying.

Step 3: Tuck patties into toasted burger buns and dress to serve.

Photographer: Nina Teixeira