Indian Turkey Burgers With Lime, Cucumbers, and Chutney Recipe
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Indian Turkey Burgers With Lime, Cucumbers, and Chutney

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
"A blend of spices - cumin, coriander, cloves, and cinnamon - give Indian flavor to this spicy turkey and spinach burger."

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.
  • Copyright 2005 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 357 | Total Fat: 12.8g | Cholesterol: 112mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2006 by Jam55   view full review
EXCELLENT! This was a HUGE hit -- there were zero leftovers. I made the turkey exactly as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2007 by Basg   view full review
What a funky burger - healthy too. Even my picky kids liked this. I didn't have chutney so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2008 by Jeanie   view full review
As the recipe is written, it's delicious. It's very forgiving if you add a little more of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2005 by QAEDON   view full review
This was very good. The spice mix was extremely subtle and blends very well with spinach, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2005 by carly   view full review
we did not even use all of the ingredients and this recipe was amazing-we did not do the lime...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by sueb Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wonderful taste combinations. We couldn't find chutney, so used jam, and used a tortilla...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2008 by AKCooker   view full review
Really solid recipe. I was a bit worried that everything would stick together on the grill,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2008 by SHREY   view full review
This was really good! I am Indian so I doubled the spices and added a ton of jalapeño and this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2006 by Liz H.   view full review
I used pita pocket bread and hunted down the chutney, which is hard to find in my town. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2005 by REVIEWS   view full review
The Indian Turkey burgers were outstanding. The spices, garlic and spinach enhanced the...

 

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