Heart-Shaped Lentil Cutlets: A Protein-Packed Valentine’s Day Breakfast
10 hours 30 minutes
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About Heart-Shaped Lentil Cutlets: A Protein-Packed Valentine's Day Breakfast
Surprise your loved one this Valentine's Day with a delicious and healthy breakfast they'll adore! These heart-shaped lentil cutlets are packed with protein and flavor, making them the perfect romantic start to the day. Easy to make and visually appealing, they're sure to impress.This recipe cleverly combines kidney beans, chickpeas, and potatoes for a hearty and satisfying vegetarian cutlet. The addition of oats and breadcrumbs provides a wonderful texture, while warming spices like garam masala and red chili powder add a delightful kick.Serve these delightful cutlets hot, perhaps with a side of your favorite chutney or a fresh salad for a complete and memorable Valentine's Day breakfast.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 hours
Cook30 minutes
Total10 hours 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Lentil Mixture
- 1 cup Kidney Beans rajma, boiled and drained
- 1 cup Chickpeas kabuli chhole, boiled and drained
- 1 medium Potato and mashed, boiled, peeled
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumb
- 1/2 cup Rolled Oats powdered
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder red
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 1 tsp Salt or to taste
- 1/2 cup Coriander finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Peanuts roasted and roughly crushed
For Frying
- 2 tbsp Oil for shallow frying, vegetable or canola oil
Instructions
Prepare the Lentil Mixture
- Lightly mash the boiled kidney beans and chickpeas. In a large bowl, combine the mashed beans, mashed potato, breadcrumbs, powdered oats, red chili powder, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste, salt, coriander, and crushed peanuts. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Shape the Cutlets
- Shape the mixture into heart-shaped cutlets using a cookie cutter or a heart-shaped mold. Alternatively, you can form them into small patties.
Fry the Cutlets
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Carefully place the cutlets into the pan and shallow fry until they are golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Be sure not to overcrowd the pan.
Serve
- Serve the hot heart-shaped lentil cutlets immediately. Garnish as desired. They are delicious on their own or served with a spicy mint chutney or your favorite dipping sauce.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Valentine's Day Lentil Cutlets
- For extra flavor, soak the kidney beans and chickpeas overnight before boiling.
- If the mixture is too wet, add more breadcrumbs or oats to achieve a firmer consistency.
- Experiment with different spices to customize the flavor profile. Adding a pinch of turmeric for color is a great idea.
- To make these cutlets ahead of time, prepare the mixture and shape the cutlets, then store them in the refrigerator until ready to fry. This is great for a less stressful morning.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 17gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 221mgPotassium: 940mgFiber: 13gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 431IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 6mg
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Such a tasty dish! Thanks for the recipe.
This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing.
Looks so wonderful! Thanks for posting.
Such a beautiful dish! Can’t wait to try it.