Veggie Lentil Patties
Soft, golden patties of split red lentils, potato and grated carrot, gently spiced and easy for small hands to hold. A happy, healthy addition to any lunchbox.
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Ingredients
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Steps
Cook the lentils
Put the rinsed lentils and water in a small pot and simmer gently over low-medium heat for 15–18 minutes, stirring now and then, until the water is absorbed.
- 150 g split red lentils
- 450 ml water
✅ Done when: lentils are soft enough to mash with a fork
Mash the potato
While the lentils cook, mash the boiled potato well with a fork so there are no lumps - this helps the patties hold together without cracking.
- 1 small (about 120 g) boiled potato
✅ Done when: potato is smooth with no lumps
Mix the dough
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Shape little patties
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Cook until golden
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Serve or pack away
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Cook the lentils
Put the rinsed lentils and water in a small pot and simmer gently over low-medium heat for 15–18 minutes, stirring now and then, until the water is absorbed.
- 150 g split red lentils
- 450 ml water
✅ Done when: lentils are soft enough to mash with a fork
Mash the potato
While the lentils cook, mash the boiled potato well with a fork so there are no lumps - this helps the patties hold together without cracking.
- 1 small (about 120 g) boiled potato
✅ Done when: potato is smooth with no lumps
Mix the dough
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Shape little patties
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Cook until golden
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Serve or pack away
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The Story Behind the Dish
Lentil and vegetable patties grew out of the Indian tradition of the cutlet, a shallow-fried snack shaped by home cooks from whatever dal and vegetables were on hand. They became a favourite way to use up leftover cooked lentils and vegetables without any waste.
Today they're a common sight in Indian lunchboxes and tiffins, loved for being filling, mildly spiced and easy to eat with the fingers, which makes them just as popular with toddlers as with adults.
⭐ Why It's Famous
They turn humble lentils into something soft, savoury and easy for little hands to pick up and eat.
💡 Fun Fact
In many Indian homes, these patties are shaped slightly differently for children than for adults - smaller, rounder and with milder spicing.
Across India, home kitchens
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