Lentil Patties

Served with salad, these crispy patties make a delicious lunch or a light dinner.

red lentils

1 onion (finely chopped)

3-4 cloves garlic (crushed)

fresh chili (finely chopped)

fresh parsley (finely chopped)

paprika

(cayenne pepper)

(fresh coriander)

lemon juice

salt

pepper

bread crumbs

egg (beaten, seasoned)

oil for frying

- Rinse the lentils well and boil them in salted water- you should aim to end up with a thick paste, so don't add too much water. Cook on a low heat and stir occasionally to avoid sticking. Let cool.

- Fry the onion and garlic until golden, then add the dried spices and fry for a further minute.

- Mix the lentils, chili, onion and fresh herbs, and season well; then form into small patties using wet hands.

- Dip the patties in the egg and roll in bread crumbs. Fry on each side on a medium heat until the patties are crisp and golden.

- Place on top of kitchen paper to get rid of any extra oil.

Tip: If you have any extra time leave the patty mixture to sit for a few hours to allow the flavours to develop.