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Curried Lentil Patties

Here's how you make Curried Lentil Patties
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 40m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons oil (olive oil)
  • 1 large carrot (coarsely grated)
  • 1 celery rib (finely chopped)
  • 1 large zucchini (coarsely grated)
  • 90 grams fresh cauliflower (finely chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 115 grams dried red lentils (1/2 cup rinsed and drained)
  • 250 ml low-fat milk (1 cup)
  • 80 ml vegetable stock (salt-reduced 1/3 cup)
  • 3 bread slices (low-GI processed into crumbs)
  • 1 (50 gram) whole egg (lightly whisked)
  • 90 grams mixed salad greens (6 cups)
  • 4 tomatoes (egg or romas quartered)
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat yogurt (natural Greek style)
  • 1 tablespoon chutney (mango chutney)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium saucepan on medium and add the carrot, celery, zucchini, cauliflower and garlic and cook stirring occasionally for 4 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables soften slightly and then add curry powder and cook stirring for 1 minut and then stir in the lentils.

  • Step 2: Add the milk and stock to the pan and cover and bring to a simmer and then reduce heat to low and cook covered stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.

  • Step 3: Remove lid and cook stirring often for 10 minutes or until the lentils are soft and the mixture has thickened.

  • Step 4: Transfer to a large bowl and set aside for 30 minutes to cool and then add the breadcrumbs and egg to the lentil mix and mix until well combined.

  • Step 5: Shape mixture into 8 patties and put on a large plate and cover and put in the fridge for 1 hour to chill.

  • Step 6: Heat the remaining oil in a large non stick frying pan on medium high and add the patties and cook in batches for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through and light golden.

  • Step 7: Divide the salad leaves and tomato between plates and add patties and top with the yoghurt and chutney to serve.


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