Kofta Burgers with Cucumber and Cumin Yogurt Relish

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup minced white onion
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 burger buns or ciabatta bread cut in half
• Cucumber and Cumin Yogurt Relish (see BELOW for recipe)
• 6 medium Kirby cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, and seeded
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 cup Greek-style yogurt or sour cream
• 2 tablespoons white wine or red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon whole coriander seed, crushed to a powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper