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Ingredients
- 500g lean lamb mince
- 1 red onion, coarsely grated
- 1-2 fresh red chillis, finely chopped
- 6tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
- 200g natural yogurt
- 1⁄2 cucumber, deseeded and coarsely grated
- Juice of 1 lemon
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- 1tsp each ground cumin and ground coriander
- 50g fresh breadcrumbs
- 2x250g bags Express Uncle Ben’s Long Grain & Wild Rice
- 100g cashew nuts, toasted
- 1tbsp olive oil
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Method
- Mix together lamb mince, ground cumin and ground coriander, onion, breadcrumbs, 1⁄2 the chilli and 2tbsp coriander. Season and shape into 12 mini burgers. Chill for 10 mins.
- Meanwhile, mix the yogurt with the cucumber and 2tbsp fresh coriander. Season and chill.
- Cook the rice according to pack instructions, then toss through the remaining chilli and fresh coriander, lemon juice and cashews and season.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add burgers and cook for 3-4 mins each side, until cooked through. Serve with the rice and yogurt.
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