Chef John's Turkey Burger

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground turkey
• 1.5 tablespoons plain bread crumbs
• 1.5 tablespoons ground almonds
• 1 teaspoon chili paste
• 2 cloves garlic , crushed and minced
• 1.5 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, almonds, chili paste, garlic, ginger, salt, garam masala, lemon juice, yogurt, and cilantro. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or clean hands.

2. 2

   Shape turkey mixture into a ball and divide into 4 even pieces. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Form each piece into a patty with damp hands. Return patties to refrigerator until grill is hot.

3. 3

   Preheat the grill to medium heat. Grill turkey burgers until patty appears to be cooked about halfway up the side and then flip, grilling each side for about 4 to 5 minutes. Burger is done when surface is cracked, and juices start to rise to the top.