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      Title: Lentil Burgers
 Categories: Burgers, Indian, Vegetarian
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
    1/2 c  Lentils
      1 c  Water
      2 tb Onion; chopped
    1/2 c  Carrot; grated
      1    Tomato; chopped
      2 tb Sesame seeds
    1/2 c  Besan (chickpea flour)
      1 ts Garam masala
    1/2 c  Cilantro; chopped
      1 c  Oil
    1/2 ts Black pepper powder
           Salt; to taste
      4 tb Tomato sauce
      1 lg Cucumber; sliced
 
  Cook lentils in a pressure cooker with water and tomato for 3 minutes
  after bringing to maximum pressure. Remove from heat and allow to
  cool before uncovering. There should not be any water in the lentils;
  if there is, drain and keep liquid for soups. Mash ingredients
  well--consistency should be firm. Add onions, carrots, garam masala,
  sesame seeds, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Lastly, add flour and mix
  well to form 4 to 6 individual patties.
  
  Heat oil in a skillet and sauté the burgers on both sides until
  golden brown. As an alternative, these patties can also be baked at
  450°F for 30 minutes. Serve with slices of cucumber and some
  homemade tomato sauce.
  
  Recipe by The Taste Divine by Vanamali, 1993
 
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