Masur Red Lentil Cutlets: Healthy Snack Time

September 15, 2019 2 min read

Masur Red Lentil Cutlets: Healthy Snack Time

Most of us are not aware of the fact that our kitchen is the source to all possible treatments and resources with immense health benefits. You might be surprised to know that from hot spices to small lentils, everything we use on day-to-day basis are loaded with benefits for both your physical as well as mental health.

One such magical ingredient that could be found just around your kitchen is Masur Red Lentils.

Rich in nutrition

When it comes to the nutritional value, these lentils are loaded with essential fiber, proteins, iron and other vital nutrients including amino acids isoleucine and lysine.

These are also enriched with potassium, iron, dietary fibers, Folate, vitamin B1, vitamin A, vitamin K, and countless other minerals that can help you have a healthy lifestyle. The best benefit for health freaks? It has zero fats!

With an abundance of health benefits, this lentil deserves to be a part of your daily routine. Not only it provide you with so many health benefits, but it is also cooked in the tastiest ways possible. Here is one of the healthiest and low carbs dishes made with Masur Red Lentils. Check out the recipe and trust us, snacks have never been healthier than this before.

Red Lentil cutlets Recipe

It is a healthy snack loaded with calcium, proteins and fiber. It is low on carbs as it doesn't use potatoes and is cooked in very less oil.So here we go, making possibly the most delicious yet the healthiest meal you’ll ever make.

WHAT YOU NEED

HOW TO MAKE

  • Clean, wash and soak both the lentils in water for 4-5 hours.
  • Pressure cook the lentils with very little water. Let it cool. Mix all the required ingredients like grated cottage cheese, grated carrot, bread crumbs, chopped coriander, and chopped mint.
  • Mash the lentils with potato masher or grind it without water in a grinder. Take all the ingredients in a big mixing bowl. (Ground lentils, bread crumbs, grated cottage cheese, grated carrot, chopped mint and coriander)
  • Add all the dry spices (Red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, cumin powder, chat masala, amchur powder, and salt), ginger paste, and green chili paste and lemon juice.
  • Mix them well and adjust salt and seasoning.
  • Now apply little oil on your palms and shape the mixture in small cutlets as shown. (Or give them shape of your choice).
  • Heat a non-stick pan. Apply some oil on it and roast the cutlets.
  • Flip on the other side. Drizzle some oil and cook them till golden brown on both sides on medium heat.

Serve them hot and savor it all!


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