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Vegetarian Bollywood Lentil Burgers And Nuggets Recipe

Spice up your life with these incredibly versatile vegetarian lentil and tofu burgers! Perfect as hearty patties or bite-sized nuggets, they're bursting with flavor and texture. Enjoy them straight from the pan, grilled for BBQ flavor, or even breaded and fried! The possibilities are endless – from classic burger toppings to cheesy parmesan delights or a surprising burrito filling. This recipe is incredibly adaptable, perfect for both novice and experienced cooks. Get ready for a culinary adventure!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 355.2 kcal
Protein 45g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Vegetarian Bollywood Lentil Burgers And Nuggets 79

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vegetarian Bollywood Lentil Burgers And Nuggets

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How to Make Vegetarian Bollywood Lentil Burgers And Nuggets

  1. Combine 1 cup cooked lentils, 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu (crumbled), 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 tbsp ginger (grated), 1 tbsp garlic (minced), 1 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional), and 2/3 cup all-purpose flour in a food processor. Puree until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, reserve 1/3 cup of cooked lentils whole.
  3. Add the pureed mixture to the reserved whole lentils. Stir to combine.
  4. Gradually add more flour (up to 1/2 cup more), mixing until the mixture is thick and slightly sticky, like a heavy paste. If needed, add bread crumbs for extra binding.
  5. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours) to firm up.
  6. Heat a generous amount of oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the lentil mixture into the hot oil, forming them into patties or nuggets (using egg rings for even shapes is helpful).
  8. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through, pressing gently to flatten the patties.
  9. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  10. Serve immediately, or freeze for later. To reheat, microwave, bake, or grill until heated through.
  11. **Serving suggestions:** Serve on buns with your favorite burger toppings; Top with parmesan cheese and marinara sauce; stuff into burritos; enjoy as appetizers with dipping sauces.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

3g

Carbs

20g

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