Masala Burgers with Tangy Tamarind Sauce and Red Onion-Mint Relish

Recipe courtesy Daljeet Singh, Coral Springs, Florida

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Total Time:
53 min
Prep
45 min
Cook
8 min
Yield:
6 burgers
Level:
Intermediate
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Ingredients

For the Tamarind Sauce:

  • 1 (14-ounce) package frozen tamarind pulp, thawed (recommended: Goya or La Fe brand)
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

For the Patties:

  • 2 ounces fresh ginger, chopped
  • 2 ounces garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (recommended: Colavita)
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons ground cayenne
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 pounds ground sirloin

For the Red Onion-Mint Relish:

  • 2 cups thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 medium-sized Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing on the grill rack and buns (recommended: Colavita)
  • 6 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split
  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, sliced

Directions

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

For the sauce:

Place the thawed pulp in a non-reactive (stainless steel or anodized aluminum) 3-quart fire-proof saucepan. Add the brown sugar, cumin, cayenne, and salt and mix well. Place the pan on the grill and let the mixture simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture will thicken and result in about 1 cup of sauce. Transfer the sauce to a small glass bowl and let it cool.

For the patties:

Place the ginger and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times until finely chopped.

Place the oil in a medium-sized nonstick fire-proof skillet. Place the skillet on the grill and let heat for a few minutes. Transfer the chopped garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, just a few minutes. Add the garam masala and cayenne and cook until the mixture turns brown. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for a few minutes. Add the salt and mix well. Transfer the spice mixture to a large bowl. Add the beef and mix well. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and form 6 patties. Transfer the patties to a large baking dish and refrigerate.

For the relish:

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

When the grill is ready, brush the grill rack with oil. Place the patties on the rack, cover, and grill for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the patties over, cover, and grill for another 3 to 5 minutes or until done to your liking. Transfer the patties to a serving platter.

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

To assemble the burgers, place enough lettuce to cover the browned side of the bottom buns. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the sauce on each of them. Add the patties and then add a few tablespoons of relish on each patty. Add the top buns and serve.

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  • on July 10, 2010

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    May not be for the adventuresome, but if you like bold flavors, add this one to your repertoire.

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  • on October 03, 2009

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    the best burger ever!

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  • on September 10, 2007

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    Made these burgers for the first time today. Very tasty. We love Indian food and couldn't wait to try these burgers. They did not disappoint. I substituted ground turkey for beef, but the end result was still so tasty thanks to the tamarind sauce, seasoning for the meat, as well as the relish.

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