Ingredients

• 15ml/1 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 450g/1 lb minced beef

• 1 large garlic clove, crushed

• 5ml/1 tsp ground cumin

• 10ml/2 tsp ground coriander

• 30ml/2 tbsp tomato puree or ketchup

• 5ml/1 tsp wholegrain mustard

• dash of Worcestershire sauce

• 30ml/2 tbsp mixed chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme and oregano or marjoram

• 15ml/1 tbsp lightly beaten egg

• salt and ground black pepper

• flour, for shaping

• oil, for frying (optional)

• mixed salad, chips and relish, to serve

Serves 4 burgers

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, until softened. Remove from the pan, drain on kitchen paper and leave to cool.

2. Mix together the beef, garlic, spices, tomato puree or ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, beaten egg and seasoning in a bowl. Stir in the cooled onions.

3. Sprinkle a board with flour and shape the mixture into four burgers with floured hands and a palette knife. Cover and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.

4. Heat a little oil in a pan and fry the burgers over a moderate heat for about 5 minutes each side, depending on how rare you like them.

5. Alternatively, cook under a moderate grill for the same time. Serve with salad, chips and relish.