Lentil Croquettes
"Yummy!"
photo by Dimpi
- Ready In:
- 1hr 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
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6-8
ingredients
- 1 cup split red lentils, washed
- 1 green bell pepper, washed, seeded and chopped finely
- 1 red onion, chopped finely
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons peanuts, toasted without salt and coarsely chopped
- 2 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 tablespoons peanut oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
directions
- Place the first 10 ingredients in a large pan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer slowly, about 30 minutes until all the liquid has been absorbed (stir occasionally).
- Note that the above steps can also be done in a pressure cooker if you have one - it's much faster.
- Remove the mixture from heat and cool slightly.
- Now beat in the egg and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Let the mixture cool completely (I find that the mixture holds its shape better if it has been refrigerated for a couple of hours).
- Combine the flour, turmeric and chili powder in a small plate.
- Once lentils are cool, shape the mixture into circles.
- Roll the croquettes in the above spiced flour mixture to coat well.
- Heat oil in a skillet and cook the croquettes in batches, turning once until crisp and brown on both sides.
- Serve immediately with chutney or a crisp salad.
- Note - it's important for the liquid to be fully absorbed in the lentil mixture so that it can bind well with the help of the egg.
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Reviews
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Great recipe again!! Instead of frying the croquettes I baked them in the oven at 200 degrees Celcius for 20 minutes on one side and 15 on the other. They were crispy and delicious!!1 -
these were quite good! i had to make a couple of minor adjustments, though. the lentils needed quite a bit more liquid- at least half a cup, maybe a cup (i didn't measure). they started to burn in the pot - the liquid was gone, but they were still significantly undercooked. also, they were too flour-y, but that was me, not the recipe (i dredged them too heavily). all in all, they came out really well. i served them with raita, and the more we ate the more we liked them (even our 2 year old!). -
I thought these turned out well. I found that the flour mixture was not nearly enough to coat all the croquettes - I had to triple this amount. I also refrigerated mine overnight and found the mixture still a little hard to handle. Once in the frying pan though, they held together and crisped up nicely. They have a nice subtle indian flavor, and I would make these again. Thanks. -
I did as another viewer suggested and baked them in the oven. Suggestion though, you don't need flour if you cook them in the oven. My mixture was a little too runny while making the patties, but they turned out alright. I didn't have garam marsala or turmeric, so I compensated with extra salt and pepper. I also thought the mixture could have used more peppers, perhaps some red bell peppers to contrast the green.
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OK, I tried this today, Have both VERY positive and bit of a negative to say, Like previous reviewers, mixture was too wet, TRUE! Even left overnight think would settle too! Drained off extra water that did accumulate, Positive? The taste is first rate! I WILL try again, but think need breadcrumbs to add, Think if I did I would be glad, As what I made today just went to rubbish heaven too! Am SURE when I make next time, will have a different review! JUST being honest...and LOW that it is low fat...
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I was born and brought up in a small university town by the south western coast of India, and have been living in various places the last 7 years. I quit my job last year and have been spending hours everyday on 'zaar since then.
I enjoy cooking for the most part, especially new recipes. Baking is a relaxing activity for me. My husband and I are beer enthusiasts, and often visit local microbreweries to sample their excellent brew. We love spending time by the water during summers.
One of my favorite things to do is snuggle up on the couch on a rainy afternoon, watch the rain through the window while reading a good book with a plate of cake and a cup of strong black coffee.
