CURRIED LENTIL AND CHICKPEA BURGERS

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I've never cooked with lentils before. I started out making a curried lentil salad base, refrigerated what I'd done, then decided to changed the recipe into burgers. These have a lot of flavour and a nice texture. They're quite versatile too. I was low on breadcrumbs and had no eggs. I substituted the egg with 1 tablespoon each of powdered milk, plain flour and water. I substituted the breadcrumbs with 100g packet of rice crackers processed (approx 1 cup) and processed 2 pieces of wholegrain toast. NB: I've changed the breadcrumbs measurement from 2c down to 1c based on the first reviewers comments and I've since tested the recipe again. Thanks!

Provided by Delicious Bits

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup dried brown lentils
2 teaspoons chicken stock powder or 2 teaspoons vegetable stock powder
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
60 ml fresh lemon juice (1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon mixed herbs
1 teaspoon tarragon
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated
1 egg
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup shredded coconut
425 g chickpeas, drained
salt and pepper
flour

Steps:

  • Boil lentils with stock powder in water until soft, 30-40 minutes. Drain.
  • Use 2 tablespoons of oil to fry the garlic and onion until softened. Reduce heat to low.
  • Add the curry powder, turmeric, lemon juice, sugar, mixed herbs, taragon, carraway seeds, coriander and ginger.
  • Add the lentils and mix through thoroughly. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely. (For best flavour refrigerate overnight).
  • Combine the chickpeas, half of the lentil mix and the egg in a food processor until smooth.
  • Transfer to a bowl, add the remaining lentil mix, coconut and breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until combined well.
  • Shape the mixture into burgers, approximately 1 inch thick and 3 inches across. Toss in a little flour, brush excess off.
  • To Fry: Fry on low-med heat for approximately 3-4 minutes each side or until golden.
  • To bake: Preheat oven at 250c. Place on a tray with a sheet of baking paper. Spray with oil on all floured areas. Bake for 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.7, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 284.6, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 11, Sugar 3.7, Protein 11.9

Noor Fatima Jamil
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Overall, these burgers are a great option for a healthy and tasty meal.


Aakash Chand
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These burgers are a delicious and healthy addition to my weekly meal rotation.


Ahmadu Muhammad Ubandoma
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I'm allergic to chickpeas, so I used all lentils instead.


Deon Badenhorst
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I found that the burgers cooked better in a non-stick skillet.


Aaabrother 786
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These burgers are a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


Crystal Coulter
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I used a food processor to chop the lentils and chickpeas and it worked great.


Samson Mukiibi
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The patties were a bit too soft for my taste.


Dennis Myren
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed these burgers.


Mfundo Manyoni
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These burgers are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Peace Macauley
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I made a tahini sauce to go with the burgers and it was delicious!


Marybills Gate
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The burgers were a bit crumbly, but they held together well.


Kevin Fernandez
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I served the burgers on whole-wheat buns with lettuce, tomato, and avocado.


Tammy Geroy
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These burgers are a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional beef burgers.


Abdul Ghafir
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I added some chopped veggies to the patties for extra flavor and texture.


Paul Butler
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils and chickpeas.


phakamile zulu
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The patties were a bit dry, but the flavor was still good.


Ishmael Lepheane
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I've made these burgers several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Safaqat Arain
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These burgers were a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was spot-on.


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