Lentil Kotlet (Persian Patties) – Lentils.org

Lentil Kotlet (Persian Patties)

  By lentilsorg    ,   

February 10, 2023

.0 0

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.

  • Prep: 20 Minutes
  • Cook: 25 Minutes

  • 20 Minutes

    25 Minutes

    45 Minutes

  • Yields: 10 servings/30 kotlet
Full-screen

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.

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

close full screen
00:00

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size3 kotlet
Calories330
Sodium770 mg
Potassium309 mg
Protein10 g
Cholesterol105 mg
Sugar3 g
Total Fat23 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Total Carbohydrates20 g
Dietary Fiber6 g