Lentil cutlets
Description
Below I will tell you in more detail,
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Soak the lentils in water. To speed up the process, you can pour boiling water over them and cover with a plate. Then the lentils will become soft in just 30-40 minutes.
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Step 3
Rinse the lentils thoroughly, drain in a colander, and let the water drip off. Use paper towels to dry them, removing excess moisture.
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Step 4
Cook the rice until done. Let it cool.
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Step 5
Dice the onion and peel the garlic.
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Step 6
Grind the lentils together with the onion and garlic through a meat grinder. Add salt, black pepper, and the remaining spices. Mix thoroughly.
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Step 7
Then add the cooked rice and mix again. Taste the resulting filling and, if necessary, add more salt or spices. The filling should be sticky and hold its shape well. If needed, you can add flour for stickiness, but no more than 1–1.5 tablespoons.
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Step 8
Roll the minced meat into balls and shape them into patties. It's best to make them no thicker than 2 cm.
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Step 9
Heat a skillet with a few tablespoons of vegetable oil. Fry the patties until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
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Step 10
Lentil cutlets are ready.