=== YOGURT DIPPING SAUCE ===
1 1/2 tsp mustard seed
1 cup plain yogurt
1 Tbs lemon juice
1/2 tsp ketchup
1 small pinch sumac
=== CURRY BURGERS AND ASSEMBLY ===
1/4 yellow onion, chopped
1 fresh jalapeņo, seeded and chopped
3 Tbs cilantro leaves - (to 4)
1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
2 Tbs curry powder
1 Tbs ground cumin
1 Tbs ground ginger
1 Tbs ground coriander
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
4 Tbs mango, apple or other fruit chutney
12 small mint leaves
3 pita breads
Yogurt Dipping Sauce, (listed above)


Yogurt Dipping Sauce: Toast the mustard seed in a small skillet over low heat, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Mix together the yogurt, lemon, ketchup and sumac, then add the warm seeds. Chill before serving.
Curry Burgers And Assembly: In a food processor, add the onion, jalapeņo and cilantro and pulse a couple of times.
Place the ground beef in a bowl and add the onion mixture. Add the curry powder, cumin, ginger, coriander, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg and salt. Mix completely. Divide into 12 patties. Cover with plastic wrap and chill.
Grill the burgers to desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium.
Place each burger on a slightly toasted round of pita bread cut out with a 2 1/4-inch cookie cutter. Top with a spoonful of chutney and a mint leaf. Top with a second piece of bread and pass the dipping sauce.