Chef John's Turkey Burger

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound sground turkey
• tablespoon splain yogurt
• tablespoon schopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 tablespoon splain bread crumbs
• 1/2 tablespoon sground almonds
• tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• clove sgarlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon sfinely grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ssalt
• 1/2 teaspoon sgaram masala
• teaspoon chili paste

Instructions

1. Combine ground turkey, yogurt, cilantro, bread crumbs, almonds, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, salt, garam masala, and chili paste with a spatula or clean hands.
2. Shape turkey mixture into a ball; divide into 4 even pieces. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Form each turkey piece into a patty using damp hands. Refrigerate patties while grill heats.
4. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
5. Cook on the preheated grill until patties appear cooked about halfway up sides. Flip; cook until surface is cracked and juices start to rise to the top, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).