Braai Day not just for meat lovers – you can braai lentil patties too!
Everyone wants to celebrate Heritage Day no matter what their food preference is, and braais are certainly not for meat eaters alone.
Heritage Day is celebrated tomorrow, 24 September, which means braai day for South Africans around the country.
It is also a long weekend filled with friends, family and braais.
This important public holiday recognises different aspects of South African culture and encourages South Africans across the spectrum to celebrate their cultural heritage, the diversity of their beliefs and different traditions.
Everyone wants to celebrate Heritage Day, no matter what their food preference is, and braais are certainly not for meat eaters alone.
Add this Pouyoukas recipe of spicy lentil burgers to your braai as an extra option.
• Spicy lentil burgers for braai day
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons oil
1½ onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons ginger, chopped
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 cups Pouyoukas lentils, prepared as per pack instructions
4 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
4 rolls, halved and toasted
Toppings:
Chutney
Baby spinach
Tomato
Avocado
Onion
Method
Heat oil in a frying pan and cook the onions with a pinch of salt for 5 minutes or until really soft. Add the garlic, ginger and curry powder and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Put aside. Place the prepared lentils in a food processor and pulse until roughly blended but not too smooth. Add to onion mixture, add some seasoning and mix well. Add the flour and stir well to combine. Using slightly wet hands, form the mix into 4 equally sized patties. Put into the fridge to chill for 30 minutes. Heat a little oil in a frying pan and cook the lentil patties for 4 minutes on each side or until caramelised. Put onto the bases of each roll, top with chutney, baby spinach, tomato, avocado, onion and the roll top.
Enjoy! Have a great Heritage Day!
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