*If you can't find Garam Masala in your market, try substituting curry powder. You may be able to find it at a specialty food store, larger health food markets, Indian markets or at places like World Market. Curry powder works well, but Garam Masala is really worth looking for. Colette



POINTS® Value |  5
Servings | 4
Preparation Time | 18 min
Cooking Time | 10 min
Level of Difficulty | Easy

These tasty ground lamb patties can be broiled or grilled for a year-round treat. Serve them with freshly squeezed lemon juice or your favorite bottled chutney.


1 1/4 pound lean leg of lamb, ground, or other lean ground lamb
2 tsp Garam masala
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp sea salt
2 medium plum tomato(es), seeded and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1 cup frozen green peas, petite variety
3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
1 medium lemon(s), cut into 4 wedges for serving

Instructions


1. Line a large baking sheet with plastic wrap.
2. Mix all ingredients together, except lemon wedges, in a large bowl, with your hands or a wooden spoon, until thoroughly mixed. Form twelve 2 1/2- to 3-inch patties; place on prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3. Preheat grill or broiler to high. Cook patties on grill rack or broiler pan, gently turning once, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Yields 3 patties per serving.







-- Edited by Colette at 19:16, 2006-03-19