Lentils with mashed vegetables are a delicious and healthy meat substitute in these tasty koftas.

Prep Time : 0:10 | Cook Time : 0:22 | Total Time : 0:32 | Serving : 4 person.

Ingredients

• 200g (1 cup) Basmati rice

• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads

• 50g butter

• 2 large coliban potatoes, cut into 2cm pieces

• 2 carrots, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces

• 95g (1/2 cup) canned brown lentils, rinsed, drained

• 4 tablespoons fresh coriander

• 40g (1/4 cup) plain flour

• 1 teaspoon garam masala

• 1 x 250g jar korma simmer sauce (Patak’s brand)

• 1 ripe tomato, finely chopped

Method

• Step 1

  Cook rice with saffron following packet directions (approx 15 min). Drain and return to pan. Stir in half the butter and cover to keep warm.

• Step 2

  Meanwhile, cook potato and carrot in a saucepan of boiling water for 6-7 minutes. Drain. Place in a bowl with lentils. Roughly mash. Add 2 tablespoons chopped coriander, flour and garam masala. Combine well. Divide into 12 portions and shape into 8cm patties. Heat remaining butter in a frying pan over high heat until foaming. Add patties and cook for 2-3 minutes each side or until golden.

• Step 3

  Meanwhile, combine korma sauce and tomato in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until hot.

• Step 4

  Top rice with koftas and sauce. Sprinkle with coriander leaves.