When the sun shines and you really don’t feel like cooking inside, just make these simple and tasty burgers ahead of time and fire up the grill. So simple and easy and you have a meal for an outdoor picnic or a patio party. The roasted cumin in this recipe makes the burger over the top. You can also use the same recipe for lamb, beef or chicken burgers.

If you are looking for a plant-based burger, check recipe for our black bean burger here

Ingredients:

• 1Lb lean ground turkey

• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin ground (directions below)

• 1/2 tsp garam masala

• 1 1/2 tsp garlic paste

• 1 1/2 tsp ginger paste

• 1/2 tsp cayenne

• 3 Tbsp finely chopped onions

• 3 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro

• 3/4 Tbsp Himalayan salt

• 2 Tbsp cooking oil for making the patties

Directions:

1. Heat a small skillet and add cumin seeds, shaking them around until they release their fragrance, about a couple of minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and grind.

2. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl except the oil. The mixture will be sticky to handle. Add oil to your hands and make 5 equal patties.

3. Preheat oil in a skillet over medium heat and add patties in one at a time. Cook for 4-5 minutes each side or until thermometer reads 165 F. For barbecue grill, preheat grill to 400 F and add patties to grill and grill both sides for 4-5 minutes till fully cooked.

4. Hamburger buns can be toasted on the grill or in a toaster oven.

5. Have all your toppings prepared in advance and serve burgers immediately! Enjoy!

Burger Toppings:

• 5 burger buns (Brioche bun pictured)

• Dijon mustard

• Mayonnaise

• 1 tomato sliced

• 1/4 red onion slices

• 5-8 lettuce leaves