Spiced Lentil & Vegetable Patties with Tamarind Chutney

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the red lentils thoroughly and cook them in 2 cups of water in a pot until soft and mushy, about 15-20 minutes. Drain any excess water.

   ~20 min
2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils with finely chopped onion, grated carrot, chopped bell pepper, chopped cilantro, ginger-garlic paste, chopped green chili, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, and salt.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   Add 2 tablespoons of besan or breadcrumbs to the mixture to help bind it. Mix everything well. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more binding agent.

   ~3 min
4. 4

   Shape the mixture into small, flattened patties. You should get about 8-10 patties.

   ~7 min
5. 5

   Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Carefully place the patties in the hot oil and fry them on both sides until golden brown and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per side.

   ~10 min
6. 6

   While the patties are frying, prepare the tamarind chutney. In a small bowl, mix tamarind paste, jaggery or sugar (if using), water, roasted cumin powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

   ~5 min
7. 7

   Remove the fried patties from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

   ~1 min
8. 8

   Serve the hot spiced lentil and vegetable patties with the prepared tamarind chutney.