Lentil Croquettes Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

200 g split red lentils, washed
120 g green bell pepper, washed, seeded and chopped finely
110 g red onion, chopped finely
2 garlic clove, finely minced
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin powder
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp peanuts, toasted without salt and coarsely chopped
590 ml water
1 egg, beaten
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp chili powder
4 tbsp peanut oil
1 salt and pepper , to taste

Directions:

Place the first 10 ingredients in a large pan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer slowly, about 30 minutes until all the liquid has been absorbed (stir occasionally).
Remove the mixture from heat and cool slightly.
Now beat in the egg and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Let the mixture cool completely (I find that the mixture holds its shape better if it has been refrigerated for a couple of hours).
Combine the flour, turmeric and chili powder in a small plate.
Once lentils are cool, shape the mixture into circles.
Roll the croquettes in the above spiced flour mixture to coat well.
Heat oil in a skillet and cook the croquettes in batches, turning once until crisp and brown on both sides.
Serve immediately with chutney or a crisp salad.
Note - it's important for the liquid to be fully absorbed in the lentil mixture so that it can bind well with the help of the egg.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1558.63 Kcal (6526 kJ)
Calories from fat	656.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	72.89g	112%
Cholesterol	163.68mg	55%
Sodium	169.94mg	7%
Potassium	2597.39mg	55%
Total Carbs	162.96g	54%
Sugars	13.49g	54%
Dietary Fiber	69.98g	280%
Protein	67.36g	135%
Vitamin C	118.3mg	197%
Vitamin A	2.4mg	81%
Iron	61.9mg	344%
Calcium	294.5mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	119.03 Kcal (498 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.57g	112%
Cholesterol	12.5mg	55%
Sodium	12.98mg	7%
Potassium	198.35mg	55%
Total Carbs	12.44g	54%
Sugars	1.03g	54%
Dietary Fiber	5.34g	280%
Protein	5.14g	135%
Vitamin C	9mg	197%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	81%
Iron	4.7mg	344%
Calcium	22.5mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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