Juicy Turkey-Cheddar Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 8 fresh or 12 frozen curry leaves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 small red onion, finely minced
• 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey (preferably dark meat or a combination of white and dark meats)
• 3/4 cup tightly packed shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 jalapeño, finely diced (seeded and veined for less heat)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro/fresh coriander leaves
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 burger buns, toasted
• raita (recipe follows)
• raita
• 1 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 2 1/2 cups plain yogurt
• 1 small cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, finely chopped
• 2 fresh green chiles (like jalapeños or serranos), very finely chopped (optional)
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint, or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro