Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp Light extra virgin olive oil with a dash of toasted sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 c. Minced onion
  • 2 x Garlic cloves, bashed, peeled and minced
  • 1 Tbsp. Curry pwdr
  • 1/4 c. Dark raisins
  • 1 Tbsp. Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. Fresh minced parsley
  • 1 Tbsp. Water
  • 1 c. Cooked brown rice
  • 8 ounce Grnd beef
  • 1 tsp Light extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tsp English mustard
  • 4 whl wheat hamburger buns
  • 1 lrg Tomato
  • 4 x Lettuce leaves
  • 2 tsp Vinaigrette salad dressing

Method

  • Heat the 1/2tsp oil in a large skillet on high and cook the onions till just translucent/soft - about 5 min.
  • Stir in the garlic and curry pwdr and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add in the raisins, lemon juice and parsley.
  • Mix well and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Pour the water into the warm pan, scrape up the pan residues and add in this liquid to the cooked seasonings.
  • Stir the cooked rice into the seasonings, then transfer it into a food processor and puree for 1 minute till well blended but not a paste.
  • Return the mix to the bowl, add in the freshly grnd beef and mix thoroughly.
  • Shape the hamburger into 4 patties and lightly brush with the 1tsp oil.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet and, without adding any oil, cook the burgers on medium high for about 4 min on each side.
  • To serve, spread mustard on each bun, slide in the cooked burgers and garnish with the tomato and lettuce.
  • Drizzle with a little vinaigrette dressing for extra zest.