2 c plain, dry bread crumbs, divided
1/2 c finely diced onion
1/2 c seeded and diced tomato
1 Clove garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garam masala, See Note
1 tsp ground red pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp plain yogurt
1 lb GROUND TURKEY
3 tbsp vegetable oil
Tomato slices
Cucumber slices
Raita
1-1/2 c plain yogurt
1/4 c seeded & finely chopped cucumber
1/4 c seeded & finely chopped tomato
1 tbsp finely chopped onion
1/8 tsp ground cumin
Combine 1 cup of bread crumbs, onion, chopped tomato, garlic, spices, salt, egg and 2 tablespoons yogurt. Mix thoroughly. Add turkey and mix gently but well.
Divide into 6 equal portions and shape into patties about 3 inches in diameter.
Coat both sides of the patties in remaining 1 cup bread crumbs.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Saute patties until no longer pink inside, about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Meanwhile, mix 1-1/2 cups yogurt with remaining ingredients for sauce. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
Place prepared patties on serving plate. Garnish with tomato and cucumber slices. Serve with Raita Sauce.
Note: If desired, substitute 1 teaspoons garam masala with 1/4 teaspoon each ground cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper.
410 Total Calories
19 g Total Fat
5 g Saturated Fat
100 g Cholesterol
610 mg Sodium
549 mg Potassium
37 g Total Carbohydrates
2 g Dietary Fiber
9 g Sugars
24 g Protein
10 % Daily Protein
25 % Daily Vitamin C
20 % Daily Calcium
20 % Daily Iron