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Lentil croquettes

Veg

A delicious vegetarian snack, these spicy croquettes go perfectly with a minty raita.

Ingredients

For the croquettes
For the coating
For the raita

Preparation method

  1. For the croquettes, cook the Puy lentils according to packet instructions. Drain.

  2. Mix the Puy lentils, sweet potato, mixed herbs, breadcrumbs, nutmeg and egg yolk together in a bowl until well combined.

  3. For the coating, sprinkle the flour onto a plate, beat the eggs in a bowl and sprinkle the polenta onto a separate plate.

  4. With floured hands, mould small amounts of the mixture into 7.5cm/3in long cylinders.

  5. Dredge the croquettes in the flour, then dip into the beaten egg and finally dip into the polenta to coat completely.

  6. Heat the oil in a deep heavy-based frying pan until a breadcrumb sizzles and turns brown when dropped into it. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)

  7. Fry the croquettes for 2-3 minutes, or until crisp and golden-brown. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside to drain on kitchen paper.

  8. For the raita, mix the yoghurt, mint and lime zest and juice together in a bowl.

  9. Serve the croquettes with the raita dip alongside.

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