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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall recipes Spicy lamb burgers recipe

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Date Published:: 04/09/2007

Lamb is the ultimate meat for barbecuing, its unmistakable flavour always shining through the smoky, chargrilled taste. This recipe uses Indian-inspired spicing and is definitely for those who like it hot. You can use the same marinade for lamb chops.

Serves 6

Ingredients

1kg coarsely minced lamb
½ tsp dried chilli flakes
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp black peppercorns
1 tsp red peppercorns (if available)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
olive oil, for grilling
salt, to taste

Method: How to make spicy lamb burgers

1. Put the chilli flakes in a pestle and mortar with the other dry spices and pound to a coarse powder. Put the lamb mince in a bowl, add the spices and the garlic, and mix well. Cover and leave in the fridge for at least an hour for the flavours to infuse.

2. Form the mixture into patties about 2cm thick. Lightly brush each with oil before barbecuing over a high heat – or grilling – for 4-5 minutes on each side, until nicely browned and cooked through. You could also fry them in a lightly oiled pan. Season them with a little salt on each side as you cook them.

3. Serve the burgers in buns with salad, a spoonful of good fruity chutney and/or a cooling raita made by mixing plain yoghurt with a little crushed garlic, diced cucumber, salt and pepper.

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