Indian-spiced patties

Name: Indian-spiced patties
Ingredients: 2 cloves Garlic; 1 knob Fresh ginger, thumb-sized, peeled; 1 knob Turmeric, thumb-sized, peeled, optional; 2 Green chillies, use up to 4, depending upon heat; 1 large handful Fresh coriander, or mint; 2 Spring onions, chopped; 2 Kaffir lime leaves; 1 Lemon, zest and juice; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Ground coriander; 1 tsp Garam masala; 1 splash Olive oil; 400 g Beef mince (Main); 1 can Lentils, drained (Main); 1 bowl Raita, made from cucumber, mint and unsweetened Greek yoghurt, to serve

Tam West

Warren Elwin

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Serve these versatile patties with lemon wedges, sea salt flakes and a raita (cucumber, mint and yoghurt) dipping sauce. Alternatively, turn them into spicy sliders with rocket, thinly sliced red onion and raita or form them on to skewers as kofta.

Ingredients

2 cloves	Garlic
1 knob	Fresh ginger, thumb-sized, peeled
1 knob	Turmeric, thumb-sized, peeled, optional
2	Green chillies, use up to 4, depending upon heat
1 large handful	Fresh coriander, or mint
2	Spring onions, chopped
2	Kaffir lime leaves
1	Lemon, zest and juice
1 tsp	Ground cumin
1 tsp	Ground coriander
1 tsp	Garam masala
1 splash	Olive oil
400 g	Beef mince (Main)
1 can	Lentils, drained (Main)
1 bowl	Raita, made from cucumber, mint and unsweetened Greek yoghurt, to serve

Directions

Blitz garlic, peeled ginger and turmeric (if using), 2-4 green chillies, coriander or mint, spring onion, kaffir lime leaves, lemon zest and juice, cumin, coriander, garam masala and salt in a food processor until smooth. Add a glug of olive oil to get it moving.
Mix spice paste with beef mince, freshly ground black pepper and drained lentils.
Form into small meat patties (or shape on to skewers as koftas) and chill until ready to cook. Fry or grill over high heat until browned and just firm. Serve with lemon wedges, sea salt flakes and a raita (cucumber, mint and yoghurt) dipping sauce.