Tandoori Chicken Burger

I hope you looked at the last video where I highlighted some Essential Spices to stock your pantry with. For this recipe we will be creating a tandoori spice blend to season some chicken patties for a easy and delicious chicken burger. My condiment of choice is a simple curry mustard that is the perfect compliment for this burger.

Ingredients Chicken Patties:

• 2kgs Minced Chicken
• 1 Tbsp Cardamom
• 1 Tbsp Coriander Seeds
• 1 Tbsp Methi or Fenugreek
• 1 Tbsp Whole Geera or Cumin
• 1 Tbsp Black Peppercorns
• 1 Tbsp Cayenne Pepper
• 5 Tbsp Paprika
• 6 Cloves of garlic minced
• 1 Bundled of Shadon Beni finely chopped
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Toast spices (cardamom, coriander seeds, methi, geera and black pepper corns) until the spices start to pop and release their aroma.
2. Grind the spices into a powder using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
3. Combine with paprika and cayenne pepper.
4. Season minced chicken with salt, garlic, shadon beni and tbsp of tandoori spice blend.
5. Combine well and allow to marinate for at least one hour
6. Apply some oil to your hands and form the meat into 1/2″ thick patties
7. Cook on a medium heat for 8 minutes on one side then flip and allow to cook for 2 – 3 minutes

Ingredients Curry Mustard:

• 1 Cup of Mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp Curry Powder
• 1 Tbsp Mustard

Method:

1. Add  mayo, curry powder and mustard to a bowl and combine well.

Serve on hamburger buns of your choice with fresh lettuce and pickled red onions for a fresh bite.