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Vindaloo Burger
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Lamb Vindaloo Burger on Grilled Naan

A lamb burger served on grilled naan and topped with mint raita and cauliflower pickle.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
marinate time1 day
Total Time1 day 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Indian
Keyword: burger, grilled, Spicy
Servings: 3 burgers

Ingredients

Cauliflower Pickle

  • 1 cup chopped caulilower
  • 1/2 cup julienne cut carrots
  • 1/4 cup thin sliced jalapeno
  • 1 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 teapoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seed

Raita

  • 1 1/2 cups greek yogurt
  • 20 mint leaves finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup minced cucumber
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 lime juice

Onions

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 onions thin sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 inches ginger grated
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder

Finish

  • naan recipe linked above
  • curry powder recipe linked above
  • 1 1/4 pound ground lamb

Instructions

  • Mix the cauliflower ingredients in a jar and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper and top off with water if needed. Store in the fridge overnight.
  • Stir the raita ingredients together to combine and set aside.
  • Form the naan rounds and grill until browned and cooked through. More info on the naan at the link above.
  • Form the burger patties to be the same side as the naan rounds. Season with salt and a little curry powder.
  • Cook the onions in the butter for about 25 minutes until lightly browned. Add in the ginger and garlic and cook 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the curry powder, vinegar, and honey and cook 10 minutes until thickened.
  • Grill the burgers to medium well.
  • Make the burgers starting with the naan, then the onion sauce, then the burger, then the raita, then the pickle, and finally the top piece of naan. Serve.