Easy and Delicious Red Lentil Patties
serves: 20 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 tablespoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Oil for frying (optional)
Instructions:
- Soak the red lentils in water for at least 3 hours. You can also soak them for longer if needed — in that case, it's best to refrigerate them while soaking. After soaking, rinse well and drain thoroughly.
- If baking the patties, preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray the parchment with oil.
- 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 soaked lentils, rolled oats, and baking soda to the food processor. Process for about one minute, until smooth.
- Form the mixture into patties about 5 cm /2-inches in diameter.
- For baking: Place the patties on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until fully set.For frying: Heat about 2 cm/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 minuter of frying to prevent breaking - they will firm up as they cook.
- Serve with tahini or any other sauce if desired.
Notes:
- You can substitute the carrots with one medium sweet potato (about 250 grams).
- Since the oats are blended, you can use either regular or quick oats.