By Channel Segment

Tikka Masala Burger Recipe

17 Ingredients
Image of K-12 Tikka Burger on a plate.
Grilled beef patty on a whole wheat bun with a spicy tomato tikka masala sauce and a cool mint yogurt sauce.

Directions

  1. Preheat convection oven to 350°F.
  2. On a parchment lined sheet tray, lay burger patties flat in a single layer and cook from frozen. Bake for 11-12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Hold hot for hot service.

To Build Burger

  1. Open buns and spread 1 Tbsp. Tikka Masala Sauce on bottom bun.
  2. Top sauce with 1 oz. of shredded romaine.
  3. Place hot burger patty on top of lettuce.

Tikka Masala Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Tomato - Canned Diced
  • 1 Cup Coconut Milk
  • 1 Cup Onion - Fresh Small Diced
  • 1/4 Cup Garlic - Fresh Minced
  • 2 Tbsp. Canola - Or A Neutral Cooking Oil
  • 2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 1 tsp. Curry Powder
  • 1 Tbsp. Cumin - Ground
  • 1 tsp. Ginger - Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon - Powder
  • 1 tsp. Cayenne - Powder

Directions

  1. In a sauce pot over medium heat add canola, garlic, and onion. Cook until translucent. Add the diced tomato, coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Whisk in tomato paste and spices. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Sauce should be thick like a gravy or marinara sauce. Chill and hold cold for service.

Mint Yogurt

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Greek Yogurt - Nonfat Plain
  • 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 Cup Mint - Fresh & Chopped

Directions

  1. In a small bowl mix yogurt, lemon juice, and mint. Cover and hold under refrigeration until ready to build burgers.