Spiced Red Lentil Patties with Carrots

1. 1 Red lentilspack 450 g ≈ $2.40 110 g
2. 2 Carrots≈ $1.50 per kg 80 g
3. 3 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 60 g
4. 4 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 5 g
5. 5 Wheat flour 25 g
6. 6 Breadcrumbs 20 g
7. 7 Cumin 2 g
8. 8 Sunflower oil 15 ml
9. 9 Salt 2 g
10. 10 Ground black pepper 1 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Rinse the lentils, cover with 260 ml water, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until tender, then evaporate any excess liquid.

2. Finely dice the onion³, carrot², and garlic⁴, then sauté in 7 g oil for 6 minutes.

3. Mix the lentils, sautéed veggies, flour, cumin, salt, and pepper until the mixture is thick and cohesive.

4. Shape into 4 patties, coat in breadcrumbs, and let rest for 5 minutes.

5. Pan-fry in the remaining oil for 4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.

6. Reduce heat, cover, and steam for 3 minutes to set the patties inside.