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Indian Turkey Burgers With Lime, Cucumbers & Chutney

SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson  PHOTO BY: tizzylizz 

"A blend of spices - cumin, coriander, cloves, and cinnamon - give Indian flavor to this spicy turkey and spinach burger."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 large unpeeled garlic cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1/2 large cucumber, sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup Major Grey Chutney
  • 4 small (4 inch) pita breads

DIRECTIONS

  1. Set garlic in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast until spotty brown, about 5 minutes. Peel, mince and set aside.
  2. Mix salt, pepper, coriander, 1/2 tsp. cumin, cinnamon and cloves in a small bowl.
  3. Break up turkey in a medium bowl; add garlic, spinach, spice mixture, ginger and jalapeno; stir lightly with a fork to combine. Divide turkey mixture into 4 portions. Toss meat back and forth between cupped hands to form a ball. Pat with fingertips to flatten to about 4 1/2 inches wide. Refrigerate.
  4. Mix cucumber, lime juice, 1/4 tsp. cumin and salt to taste in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. For charcoal grill: Build a hot fire on one side of grill. Replace rack. When coals are covered with white ash, add burgers. Cover and cook, turning only once, until done, about 5 minutes per side.
  6. Grill pitas until spotty brown and warm, a minute or so per side. Split crosswise. Place a burger on each of 4 pita halves. Top with cucumbers and chutney, then remaining pita halves.

FOOTNOTES

  • For gas grill
  • About 20 minutes before serving, preheat grill with all burners on high for about 10 minutes. Use a wire brush to clean rack, then use tongs to wipe a rag soaked in vegetable oil over it. Close lid and let reheat. Add burgers; cook, covered, about 5 minutes per side for medium-well.
  • This recipe was originally featured in the USA WEEKEND article Not Your Average Burger on June 26, 2005.
  • Find the Perfect Recipe from Pam Anderson.
  • Pam Anderson is the author of four cookbooks, including her latest, Perfect Recipes for Having People Over.
  • Copyright 2005 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2006 by Jam55 
EXCELLENT! This was a HUGE hit -- there were zero leftovers. I made the turkey exactly as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2005 by QAEDON 
This was very good. The spice mix was extremely subtle and blends very well with spinach, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2008 by Jeanie 
As the recipe is written, it's delicious. It's very forgiving if you add a little more of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2007 by Basg 
What a funky burger - healthy too. Even my picky kids liked this. I didn't have chutney so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2006 by Liz H. 
I used pita pocket bread and hunted down the chutney, which is hard to find in my town. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2005 by carly 
we did not even use all of the ingredients and this recipe was amazing-we did not do the lime... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2005 by REVIEWS 
The Indian Turkey burgers were outstanding. The spices, garlic and spinach enhanced the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by sueb 
Wonderful taste combinations. We couldn't find chutney, so used jam, and used a tortilla... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2008 by AKCooker 
Really solid recipe. I was a bit worried that everything would stick together on the grill,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2008 by jayla33 
this was an awesome blend of spices. I didnt have the clover and I doubled everything but the... MORE

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Indian Turkey Burgers With Lime, Cucumbers & Chutney

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 352

  • Total Fat: 12.7g
  • Cholesterol: 112mg
  • Sodium: 633mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4.2g
  • Protein: 30.4g

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