Easy and Delicious Red Lentil Patties
Ingredients:
- 1 cup red lentils well rinsed
- 2 medium carrots roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion roughly chopped
- ½ bunch fresh cilantro including stems
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Oil, for greasing the parchment paper (if baking) or for frying (if frying)
Instructions:
- Soak the lentils: This step isn't optional, since the lentils are never boiled, soaking is what softens them. Soak in plenty of water for at least 3 hours (refrigerate if soaking longer). Rinse well and drain thoroughly.
- Prep the oven (if baking): Preheat to 180°C/350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray with oil.
- Blend the vegetables: In a food processor, combine the onion, carrots, cilantro (including stems), curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until finely chopped and crumbly.
- Add the lentils: Add the soaked lentils, rolled oats, and baking soda to the food processor. Process for about one minute, until smooth.
- Shape: Form the mixture into patties, about 5cm/2-inches in diameter.
- Bake or fry: For baking, place the patties on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until fully set. For frying, heat about 2cm/¾-inch of oil in a skillet, carefully add the patties, and fry for about 2 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Avoid moving them during the first 2 minutes of frying to prevent breaking, they will firm up as they cook.
- Serve: Serve with tahini or any other sauce if desired.
Notes:
- Soaking the lentils for at least 3 hours isn't optional, since they're never boiled, this is what softens them enough to cook through.
- One medium sweet potato (about 250g) can be substituted for the carrots.
- Since the oats are blended, regular or quick oats both work.
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