Kofta Burgers

A mix of Middle Eastern and African spices makes this recipe a truly mouth-watering and exotic (yet simple) spin on traditional ground beef burgers. Serve on a bun with all the hamburger dressings you like.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 290 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
• 3 tablespoons finely minced onion
• 1 fresh green chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Combine beef, onion, chile pepper, cilantro, yogurt, flour, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, coriander, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix well with clean hands.

Step 3

Roll beef mixture in to 4 large balls and flatten into patties 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick. Place on a plate, separated by wax paper, until grill is ready.

Step 4

Grill burgers until cooked to preference, 5 to 7 minutes per side.