1 1/2 lbs. Minced Turkey
1 clove garlic, minced finely
1 egg
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 tsp. kosher salt
3/4 tsp. black or white pepper
Blend gently together. Divide into 4 burgers. Make a quarter size indention in the center of each burger. Place in fridge to firm until ready to cook. Cook in heated heavy pan with a bit of oil. Cook 5 minutes on each side.
Raita
1 cup yogurt drained in a coffee filter or use Greek yogurt
1 tsp. ground cumin, toasted
1 – 6 inch or so English cucumber , seeded and drain in mesh strainer, pat dry
1-2 tsp. minced mint
pinch of white pepper
Mango Chutney
3 lbs semi-ripe mangoes (about 4)
2-1/2 lbs white sugar
4 oz fresh ginger
3 oz garlic
1 level teaspoon chili powder
12 cloves
2 or 3 sticks cinnamon
2 oz raisins (optional)
2 oz slivered almonds (optional)
1-1/2 pints cider vinegar
salt to taste (1-1/2 oz)
Skin mangoes and slice flesh into one- to two-inch thin slices. Then cook together with sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add all other ingredients and let boil gently for approx. half an hour.
Assemble the burger on a good rustic roll, toasted with mild greens and the chutney and riata.