How to make Chickpea & Red Lentil Patties (Assyrian Food)

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils add fiber and protein while split peas are more economical.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content, while cornstarch can reduce cost.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach offers similar nutrients, while cabbage is more budget-friendly.

Start by rinsing and draining 540 ml of chickpeas.

Finely dice 1 onion.

In a pot, combine 1/2 cup of dried red lentils and 1 liter of water, then bring to a boil and cook until soft, about 15-20 minutes.

Finely chop 1/2 cup of fresh parsley.

In a large bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, cooked lentils, diced onion, chopped parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Mash the mixture until well combined but still chunky.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Shape the mixture into patties and fry them in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Serve the patties warm.

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