Curried Cashew Burgers
Veggie burgers with lentils, carrots, cashew with a hint of curry.
Ingredients
2 | cups |
water
|
|
2 | tablespoons |
water
|
|
1 | cup |
carrots
diced peeled, 2-4 medium |
|
½ | cup |
lentils, red (masoor dal)
rinsed |
|
¾ | teaspoon |
salt
divided |
|
¾ | cup |
cashew nuts
raw |
* |
6 | teaspoons |
olive oil, extra-virgin
divided |
|
1 | cup |
onions
chopped, 1 medium |
|
1 | clove |
garlic
minced |
|
2 | teaspoons |
curry powder
|
|
¾ | cup |
bread crumbs, whole wheat
finely dry |
|
1 | x |
black pepper
freshly ground to taste |
* |
6 | each |
pita bread, whole wheat
6-inch |
* |
1 | x |
lettuce
for garnish |
* |
1 | x |
cucumbers
sliced for garnish |
* |
½ | cup | Mint and Cucumber Raita |
Directions
Combine 2 cups water, carrots, lentils and ¼ teaspoon salt in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low.
Partially cover and simmer until the lentils are tender and falling apart, 12 to 14 minutes.
Drain in a colander, gently pressing out excess liquid.
Transfer to a plate; let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, toast cashews in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring, until golden and fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.
Transfer to a plate to cool.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 8 minutes.
Add garlic, curry powder and the remaining 2 tablespoons water; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and let cool.
Prepare Cucumber-Mint Raita, if using.
Pulse the cashews in a food processor until finely chopped.
Add the lentils and the onion mixture; pulse until the mixture is cohesive but still somewhat textured.
Transfer to a bowl and stir in breadcrumbs, the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and pepper; mix well.
With dampened hands, form the mixture into six ½-inch-thick patties, using about ½ cup for each.
Using 2 teaspoons oil per batch, cook 2 to 4 patties at a time in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until evenly browned and heated through, about 4 minutes per side.
Cut small ends off pitas and open the pockets.
Serve burgers in pitas, with lettuce, cucumber and the raita, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 168g (5.9 oz)
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I am going to try this with gluten-free bread and flour!
over 12 years ago