Spicy Lamb Burgers are a flavorful homemade twist on classic burgers, made with minced lamb mixed with fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and gram flour for structure. Ginger, green chillies, and coriander add freshness while garam masala and turmeric provide warm depth of flavor. The patties are shaped by hand and pan-fried until golden and juicy. These burgers are perfect served in soft buns with cheese, onions, tomatoes, and chili sauce, alongside fries or salad.
- Serves: 4 People
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 15 minutes
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 600 grams Lamb mince
- 3 whole Onions, finely chopped
- 2 whole Tomatoes, seeds removed and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 3 whole Green chillies, finely chopped
- 1 whole Egg
- 1 cup Gram flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds, crushed
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cooking oil for mixture
- 4 tablespoons Cooking oil for frying
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
480 kcal -
Fat
30 g -
Carbohydrates
18 g -
Protein
32 g -
Fiber
3 g -
Sugar
4 g -
Sodium
620 mg
Procedure
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10 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare the Vegetables
Finely chop the onions and remove the seeds from the tomatoes before chopping them into small pieces. Chop the ginger and green chillies together into a fine mixture so their flavor distributes evenly through the burger mixture. Place all the prepared vegetables aside so they are ready to combine with the minced lamb.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Mix the Burger Base
Place the lamb mince in a large mixing bowl and gently break it apart with your hands. Add the chopped onions, tomatoes, ginger, and green chillies, then crack in the egg and mix thoroughly so the ingredients combine evenly. Stir in the gram flour to help bind the mixture together and give the burgers structure during frying.
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3 minutesMark As Complete
Add Spices and Seasoning
Add salt, garam masala, coriander powder, turmeric powder, crushed fennel seeds, and lemon juice to the mixture. Pour in a tablespoon of oil and mix everything thoroughly so the spices are evenly distributed throughout the lamb. Allow the mixture to rest for about 10 minutes so the flavors blend and the gram flour absorbs moisture.
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7 minutesMark As Complete
Shape the Burgers
Add the chopped fresh coriander to the mixture and mix again until evenly incorporated. Lightly oil your hands to prevent sticking, then scoop portions of the mixture and roll them into balls before flattening them into burger patties. Shape them according to your preferred size and thickness, ensuring they are evenly formed for consistent cooking.
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10 minutesMark As Complete
Fry the Lamb Burgers
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until it becomes hot but not smoking. Place the patties carefully into the pan and fry them for about four to five minutes on one side until a golden crust forms. Turn them over gently and cook the other side for another four to five minutes until the burgers are fully cooked and nicely browned.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Drain and Serve
Remove the cooked burgers from the pan and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve the burgers hot inside soft bread buns with cheese, sliced onions, tomatoes, and chili sauce if desired. They pair well with fries, salad, or lemon wedges for a complete and satisfying meal.
