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Smashed Kebab Burgers
By: Palak Patel
Home chef and author of The Chutney Life, Palak Patel brings you a cheesy smash burger spiced to perfection!
45MINserves 4
Ingredients
4 Burger Buns
For the burger patties:
1 lb ground chicken
2 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp cumin powder
⅛ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp chaat masala
¾ tsp salt
½ cup finely diced onions
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
1 tbsp finely minced garlic
2 tsp ginger, grated
2 serrano chilis, finely diced
For the slaw:
3 cups shredded green cabbage
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp chili oil
2 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp honey
In a large mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients for the burger patties and mix well.
With oiled hands divide the mixture into 4 large balls. Place each ball on a heated oiled skillet over medium high heat.
Use a burger press or large spatula with parchment paper to flatten out the burger. Cook each side for about 4-6 minutes, until brown in spots and there is no pink remaining.
Place a slice of cheese over each patty until it is just melted.
While the burgers cook, combine all of the ingredients for the slaw and set aside.
Place the burger on a toasted bun with a heaping spoonful of cabbage slaw and enjoy!
Tip: The burger meat can be prepared a day ahead and placed in the refrigerator. Make the slaw as the burgers are finished cooking so it doesn’t get too soggy
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Meet the chef
Palak Patel
Palak Patel is a nationally bestselling cookbook author, expert hostess, and mother of two. Known for her fusion, easy-to-make, no-fuss recipes, Palak offers an inviting window into Indian culture shaped by her upbringing. Her candid reflections on motherhood and genuine connection with her audience have fostered a deeply engaged, trusting community that turns to her for guidance on what to cook, how to stock their kitchens, and how to get picky kids excited about food, along with her favorite fashion and lifestyle finds. Most recently, Palak partnered with Williams Sonoma on a collaboration featuring sauces, pantry staples, and spices, alongside original recipes and hosting-focused digital content where she brought her approachable, culturally rooted cooking style to life across product, editorial, and video.
