Stovetop, Grill: Easy Masala Sliders

July 02, 2025

SLIDERS SCREAM SUMMER 

... and, of course, the Fourth of July. This year, put a simple twist on your grilling with easy Masala Sliders infused with delicious Indian As Apple Pie spice blends. When added to anything ground — meat, tofu, or beans, they immediately elevate. I love the combination of garam masala and chaat masala, but feel free to experiment with others.

If you want to take your burger up a notch, add chopped onion, sliced green chiles, and cilantro. For a topper, try our tamarind chutney. If you're really into ketchup, simply combine equal parts of the tamarind chutney and your favorite ketchup for a unique twist. Or try a dollop of our tikka masala and use our simmering sauce as your new favorite condiment. 

I also love anything fermented and/or pickled on my masala burger, like grated and fermented beets with red cabbage (my daughter picked up something at the grocer), or even this recipe for fresh pickled turmeric. It's layer upon layer upon layer of amazing flavor. Not to fret for the veg heads out there ... this black chickpea burger will absolutely satisfy your taste buds. And if you haven't had a salmon burger yet, we've also got you covered! Need a delicious side to go with that? Give our Indian-inspired potato salad a try. 

xoxo Anupy

Stovetop, Grill: Easy Masala Sliders

Makes: 9 burgers
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 4-16 minutes, depending on the type of meat
Total: Up to 21 minutes, depending on the type of meat

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground meat (chicken, turkey, lamb, or beef)
  
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
  
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Oil or ghee, for stovetop cooking
• Tamarind chutney or tikka masala, for garnish
• Sliced onion and tomato, for garnish
• Slider buns, toast first if you prefer

Instructions

1. Add ingredients in the order above to a roomy bowl and combine until the spices are evenly distributed. Use kitchen gloves if mixing with your hands. 
2. Take a ¼ cup measuring cup and dole out the mixture, form balls, pat them down into patties, add your oil or ghee (stovetop only), and cook them in a skillet or on a grill. The cook time varies: Chicken about 4 minutes on each side, turkey about 6 minutes on each side, lamb about 8 minutes on each side, and beef is quick (rare to well-done to taste). Chicken and turkey should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. Ground lamb should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. For lamb, pull it off early and let it rest if you prefer a little pink on the inside. 
3. Assemble the patties on the buns (toast first if you prefer), top with a dollop of tamarind chutney and/or tikka masala, onion, and tomato – and/or any other toppings. I like heating the tikka masala, but right out of the jar is also delicious. 

Try these spices, on us!

Curious about kasoori methi or anardana in your masala sliders? After placing your next order, just shoot us an email and let us know which one you'd like to try — we'll include a free sample with your shipment!

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