Kichari Lentil Patties

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    12 patties

  • Calories

    165 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Indian, American

Kichari Lentil Patties

This Indian porridge is transformed into red lentil patties for a tasty treat that’s perfect for snacks and meals. So delicious!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 Tablespoons of oil divided
  • 1 garlic clove chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh Ginger chopped
  • ½ cup of onion chopped
  • 1 cup of uncooked red lentils
  • 1 cup of uncooked brown rice (basmati, long-grain, or short grain)
  • 2 ½ cups of water
  • ½ teaspoon of cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon of mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon of turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon of black pepper
  • 3 cups veggies of choice finely chopped: broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, potatoes, peas, carrots, kale, etc.
  • ¼ cup of fresh cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup of fresh parsley chopped
  • Sriracha optional
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Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, combine 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, ginger, and onion and saute on medium heat until lightly browning. Add red lentils, rice, and water and bring to a low boil. Cover pot and lower to a simmer. Let cook for 25 to 35 minutes until rice and lentils are cooked and it has reached a porridge-like consistency. Uncover the pot, turn off the heat, and let rest for 10 minutes, it will thicken a bit.
  2. When rice and lentils are done cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet and add cumin and mustard seeds, heat on medium-low until mustard seeds begin to pop, usually 1 to 2 minutes. Do not let them burn. Add turmeric and black pepper to the oil and stir. Add chopped vegetables of choice to skillet and cook on medium-low heat until just tender and salt to taste. Add fresh herbs and stir into the cooling rice/lentil mixture.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and lightly oil the baking sheet, or line with a silicone mat or parchment paper. When cool enough to handle, form kichari into small balls with your hands and lay them on a sheet evenly spaced. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. They will remain soft and delicious inside. Drizzle with a condiment of choice - Sriracha would work well here.

Notes

  • Heating the spices is an essential step in making kichari lentil patties. It warms the oils in the spices making them more fragrant and flavorful.
  • Don’t forget to oil or line your baking sheet to keep the baked lentil patties from sticking.
  • Serve with a sauce such as Sriracha, tamarind paste, vegan garlic sauce, or spicy peanut sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 165kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 27mg (1%) Potassium 308mg (9%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2446IU (49%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12patties

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 165kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Potassium 308mg 7%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2446IU 49%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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