Indian Chicken Burger with Mango Chutney

Indian Chicken Burger with Mango Chutney

2 pounds of ground chicken (or turkey)
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

ombine the chicken, garlic, eggs, garam masala, curry powder, bread crumbs, salt and pepper in a large bowl, mixing well. Shape the mixture into 8 patties. They will feel stickier than regular burgers.

Add a little butter (or ghee) to a skillet and cook the patties 5 to 6 minutes per side over medium heat.  They should be golden on each side and cooked through. 

Serve on hamburger buns with mango chutney, lettuce and tomato.


Mango Chutney

¼ cup light brown sugar (or palm sugar)
¼ cup white vinegar
1/3 cup raisins
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch of salt
1 very small onion, finely chopped
2 cups chopped mango, fresh or frozen (apples or pears would work too)
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, raisins, spices, salt and onion. Bring the mixture to a boil; and then reduce the heat to low; let simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the mango and water, and continue to simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often, 12 to 15 minutes, until the mixture is thick.Remove the chutney from the heat, and stir in the lime juice.