Curried Red Lentil Burgers
 
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(dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, vegetarian or vegan; nut-free with substitution, gluten-free serving options)
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Recipe type: Burger, Main
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried red lentils
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 large brown onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 1 large red capsicum, diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups cooked basmati or brown rice
  • ¾ cup finely chopped cashews
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup fresh coriander, chopped
  • Coriander raita to serve (see notes)
Instructions
  1. Rinse and drain lentils, place in small saucepan with water and bring to a boil, stirring often.
  2. Add turmeric and salt, reduce heat to low then cover and simmer until water has been absorbed (about 20minutes). Stir occasionally to avoid burning lentils.
  3. While lentils are cooking, heat oil in a pan and cook onions and garlic for 6 minutes or until softened. Add celery and capsicum and cook for a further 6 minutes. To prevent mixture sticking to pan, add a tablespoon of water.
  4. Add ginger, curry powder and cinnamon and cook for 1 further minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add rice. nuts, lemon juice, coriander and lentils. Once well combined, put aside to cool.
  5. When cool enough to handle, shape into 6 patties and place on oiled baking sheet. If mixture too dry, add a little water or 1 beaten egg before shaping. Bake at 210C for 20min, serve on wholemeal rolls or in pitta bread with coriander raita.
Notes
Coriander raita: combine ½ cup greek yoghurt OR Tofutti Sour Cream (vegan option) with ¼ cup finely chopped coriander Nut-free: Replace nuts with buckwheat kernals, sunflower seeds or pepitas. Gluten-free: Serve on gluten-free buns, bread or pitta
Recipe by @OmNomAlly at https://omnomally.com/2012/05/07/curried-lentil-burgers/