Simple Masala Lentil And Sweet Potato Croquettes Recipe
The recipe's dipping sauce's name may have already turned off cilantro-haters. If you're not a cilantro fan, Hoffman suggests a tomato-chili chutney. Made these crunchy, aromatic treats is easy if you've deep-fried anything and prepared lentils or sweet potatoes. The recipe is still simple if you haven't.
¼ cup plain yogurt1 cup chopped cilantro leaves1 small green chili, minced1 clove garlic, minced½ teaspoon salt½ tablespoon lemon juice⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper¼ teaspoon ground cumin seeds1 pound sweet potatoes (about 3 medium)½ cup masoor dal (split red lentils)1 small onion, minced
Ingredient
1 tablespoon canola or other neutral oil, plus 4 cups for frying
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 tablespoon garam masala
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
⅛ tsp ground black pepper
¼ cup besan (chickpea flour) or all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1 cup panko
Direction
Turn on the oven at 425 F. With a fork or tiny knife, prick sweet potatoes and bake on a prepared baking sheet for 45–60 minutes until cooked.
1
Mix yogurt, cilantro, chiles, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, lemon juice, black pepper, and ground cumin seeds for cilantro yogurt chutney. Mix or grind. Refrigerate.
2
After washing, soak ½ cup of masoor dal for 10 minutes. Fill a small pot with lentils, drain liquid, and add ½ cup water. Simmer until tender, 10–15 minutes.
3
Chop onion and sauté in oil over medium heat until transparent. Put cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, red chilli powder, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt.
4
Heat for 3–4 minutes to toast and fragrantly spice. After draining, add masoor dal to the onions and spices. Allow water to evaporate for 2–3 minutes.
5
Cook for 2–3 minutes to evaporate water. Mash roasted sweet potato in a big bowl. Combine the cooked dal and onion-spice combination with the mashed sweet potato.
6
Mash until homogenous. Shape the mixture into 2- to 3-inch oval patties with clean hands. Sprinkle besan or all-purpose flour over each patty.
7
Coat patties in panko after dipping in beaten egg. Warm a deep saucepan of oil on medium-high. Small batches of croquettes should be deep-fried for 2 minutes till golden brown. Serve cilantro yogurt chutney with croquettes.
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