Amaranth and Red Lentil Patties

Recipe for lentil patties made with amaranth and red lentils. Amaranth is significantly more nutritious compared to wheat and rice. It is rich in proteins, iron, calcium, manganese, fiber, and other nutrients. It is common to use this grain during fasting for vegetarians in India because higher protein foods make one feel fuller for longer. Here is a recipe you could use to include this high protein grain in your diet as everybody’s favorite, i.e. just cutlet snacks or burgers patties.

When cooked right, these patties are crunchy outside and soft inside. You can serve these patties as cutlets or in burgers for vegetarian patties. In the picture below, I used these patties in a waffle burger along with onions, cabbage, cucumber, and radish. Serve with ketchup or cilantro mint chutney.

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Amaranth and Red Lentil Patties

Amaranth is significantly more nutritious compared to wheat and rice. It is rich in proteins, iron, calcium, manganese, fiber and other nutrients. It is common to use this grain during fasting for vegetarians in India because higher protein foods make one feel fuller for longer. Here is a recipe you could use to include this high protein grain in your diet as everybody’s favorite, i.e. just cutlet snacks or burgers patties.

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Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time1 hr

Cool Down15 mins

Total Time1 hr 15 mins

Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American, Indian, Mediterranean

Diet: Gluten Free, Hindu, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Amranth, Amranth Patties, Patties, Pink Lentil Patties, Red Lentil Patties

Servings: 6

Calories: 237kcal

Author: Rupali Agarwal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Red lentil lal-masoor – dry boiled and cooked
• 1/2 cup Amaranth rajgeera – dry boiled and cooked
• 2 cup Spinach washed drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup Pomegranate kernels
• Potatoes 1 medium sized boiled
• 1/4 cup Almond flour
• 1/4 cup Urad lentil flour
• 1/4 cup Amaranth flour optional
• 2 tbsp Chia seeds
• 2 tbsp Flaxseed meal
• 1/2 tsp Oil just enough to shallow fry the patties

Spices

• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Chaat masala
• 1 tsp Dry mango powder
• 1 tsp Red chili flakes
• Salt – as per your taste

Instructions

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• First cook lentil and amaranth separately according to package. They need to be dry not watery. In case you feel some free water, then strain with a strainer.
  
• Now mix everything together and the mixture should look like this picture.
  
• Shape them into small patties and pan-fry them on griddle at medium heat.
  
• When cooked right, these patties are crunchy outside and soft inside.
  

Notes

You can serve these patties as cutlets or in burgers for vegetarian patties. In the picture below, I used these patties in a waffle burger along with onions, cabbage, cucumber, and radish. Serve with ketchup or cilantro mint chutney.

Nutrition Facts

Amaranth and Red Lentil Patties

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 18mg1%

Potassium 355mg10%

Carbohydrates 34g11%

Fiber 11g46%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 1037IU21%

Vitamin C 6mg7%

Calcium 96mg10%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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