Mini Chicken Tikka Burgers with Mint Chutney

For the Burgers:

1 tbs tikka paste or ½ tbs curry powder

1 tbs. plain yogurt

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp ground cardamom

1 tbs chopped fresh cilantro

¾ “ piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated

1 crushed garlic clove

14 oz ground chicken (I use 1 pkg which is 18 oz)

For the Mint Chutney:

1 small bunch fresh mint

¾ “ piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated

1 small green chili-chopped

Juice of half a lime

½ tsp. sugar

1 tsp. ground coriander

1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

1/3 c. plain yogurt

S/P- to taste

To assemble: Cooking oil, 4 small Naan (Indian Flatbread) toothpicks

In a large bowl, combine the burger ingredients. Mix well. With wet hands, mold the mixture into 12 small patties. Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate for 1 hr. Make the chutney. In a blender, combine the chutney ingredients. Pulse to produce a thick sauce. Season to taste with S/P. Set aside. Heat a grill or grill pan over med-hi. Brush the burgers with cooking oil, and then grill for 5 min/per side until cooked through. Set aside. Cut each Naan bread into 3 wedges and toast or grill until crisp. Top each wedge with a burger, then spear with a skewer. Spoon a bit of chutney on each burger.

Served with curried chick peas or curried vegetables.