
Spicy Red Lentil Koftas with Tangy Dill Yogurt
Spiced red lentil koftas with onion, cumin and chilli, pan-fried and served with dill yogurt mixed with grated cucumber.
- 200 g red lentils
- 1 unit onion
- 5 g cumin seeds
- 2 g chilli flakes
- 50 g bread crumbs
- 100 g greek yoghurt
- 15 g fresh dill
- 2 units pitta bread
- 100 g cucumber
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1. Boil lentils until tender but not mushy; drain well.
- Step 2
2. Sauté onion with cumin and chilli. Mix with lentils and breadcrumbs to form a stiff paste.
- Step 3
3. Shape into koftas and pan-fry until browned and firm.
- Step 4
4. Mix yoghurt with chopped dill and grated cucumber.
- Step 5
5. Serve koftas inside or alongside warm pitta with a generous dollop of dill yogurt.
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