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Indian-Spiced Pork Burgers

Indian-Spiced Pork Burgers

By Diane UngerJune 3, 2019

  • Makes
    4 servings
  • Cook Time
    35 minutes
  • Rating

These flavor-packed burgers are a spin on a chouriço-like spiced pork sausage from Goa in southern India. They're especially delicious topped with yogurt, torn fresh mint leaves and thin slices of cucumber or tomato.

Tip

Don't undermix the pork mixture; be sure to combine it well so the breadcrumbs and seasonings are evenly distributed.

Ingredients
  • ⅔

    cup panko breadcrumbs

  • ¼

    cup plain whole-milk yogurt, plus more to serve

  • 5

    teaspoons garam masala

  • 5

    teaspoons sweet paprika

  • 1

    tablespoon ground cumin

  • ½

    teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 2

    large egg yolks

  • 2

    medium garlic cloves, finely grated

  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper

  • 1

    pound ground pork

  • 2

    tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil

  • 4

    hamburger buns, toasted

Step 1

In a large, bowlcombine the panko, yogurt, garam masala, paprika, cumin, cayenne, egg yolks, garlic, 3/4 teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon pepper and ¼ cup water. Using a fork, mash the mixture into a smooth paste.

Add the pork and mix with your hands until evenly combined. Form into 4 patties, each about 4 inches in diameter, place on a large plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Step 2

In a nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium, heat the oil until barely smoking. Add the burgers and cook until well browned, 7 to 8 minutes.

Flip, reduce to medium-low and continue to cook until the patties are well browned on the second sides and the centers reach 160°F, another 5 to 7 minutes.

Transfer to a clean plate, tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve on the buns with additional yogurt on the side.

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