Lentil Kotlet (Persian Patties)
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Lentil Kotlet (Persian Patties)

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Servings: 10 servings/30 kotlet

Lentils are combined with onion and packed with parsley, basil, mint, garlic, garam masala, cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric and fried into flavor-packed morsels. Kotlet, a traditional Persian dish, are traditionally meat-based, however this version appeals to the vegetarian consumer.

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500 g) whole red lentils, cooked and drained
  • 3 cups (750 mL) yellow onion, grated
  • 6 each eggs
  • ¾ cup (175 mL) breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup (125 mL) flat leaf parsley, minced
  • ½ cup (125 mL) fresh basil, minced
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) mint, minced
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) garam masala
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) cumin
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) coriander, ground
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) paprika
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) black pepper
  • ½ Tbsp (7 mL) turmeric
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) kosher salt

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment and process for 5 minutes. Allow the mixture to rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Divide mixture into 30 equal balls and then flatten into oval disks.
  3. Heat a deep fryer to 375° (190°).
  4. Fry the kotlet in batches for roughly 5 minutes on each side.
  5. Serve with rice or flatbread.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 3 kotlet
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 330
  • Total Fat 23 g
  • Saturated Fat 2 g
  • Cholesterol 105 mg
  • Carbohydrates 20 g
  • Dietary Fibre 6 g
  • Sugar 3 g
  • Protein 10 g
  • Sodium 770 mg
  • Potassium 309 mg
  • Folate 118 mcg

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