Classic Burgers by Zarnak Sidhwa

Ingredients:

• Burger buns 4
• Mutton mince 400 gm
• Bread crumbs 1/2 cup
• Salt to taste
• Black peppercorns (crushed) 1/2 tsp
• Egg 1
• Mayonnaise 4 tbsp
• Tomato sauce 2 tbsp
• Mustard paste 1 tbsp
• Oil 3 tbsp
• Butter 2 tbsp
• Lettuce leaves (shredded) 1 bunch
• Sliced cucumber 1
• Sliced tomatoes 2
• Sliced onions 2
• French fries as required

Method:

1. Combine mutton mince, breadcrumbs, salt, half crushed peppercorns and egg together.
2. Mix mayonnaise with tomato sauce, mustard paste and season with salt and remaining crushed peppercorns.
3. Keep mixture in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
4. Divide mince mixture in four balls and flatten them to form a thick patty.
5. The size of patty should be larger than size of bun in diameter as it will shrink on cooking
6. Heat oil and shallow fry mutton patties, till they are golden brown, on both sides.
7. Slit burger buns in half, apply butter on each half and toast.
8. Apply mayonnaise mix to shredded lettuce.
9. Place lettuce leaves on base half of burger and over it place cucumber and tomato slices.
10. Now place mutton patty and finally a slice of onion.
11. Put other half of bun and close.
12. Repeat process with the remaining buns.
13. Secure wooden sticks across so the patty is held within.
14. Serve hot with french fries.