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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 patties
Calories: 165 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian , American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.