Vegetarian-Bollywood Lentil Burgers And Nuggets - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Set 1
200 g onions, diced
50 g leeks, diced
50 g spring onions, diced
28 g garlic, chopped
1 medium carrot, finely diced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dry oregano
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
any other vegetables (mushroom, okra, bell pepper, chile, sun-dried tomato, some may need to be steamed first to tender)
Set 2
454 g brown lentils, cooked
660 g silken-soft tofu
4 tablespoons soya sauce
5 tablespoons cumin powder
Set 3
350 g whole wheat flour

Preparation

Combine all ingredients and 2/3 of the cooked lentils in a food processor and puree. Reserve 1/3 of the lentils whole.
Remove puree and add whole lentils.
Add flour, Adjust consistency with more flour if too wet.
Chill \"batter\" at least 20 - 30 minutes until firm. Can sit for a day no problem.
Cook on a hot WELL OILED Teflon or cast iron pan or griddle buy dropping like biscuit batter and then forming into burger patties with a spatula. Make them as big or small as you like. (You can even make them into hot dog/sausage configure and cook like that, too.) When its time to turn them over, turn and press sides back into burger.
Cook until done.
Cool.
Eat or Freeze.
To Serve:
Microwave or let stand until defrosted if you froze them.
Grill or microwave until hot through.
Top with cheese if desired.
Finish like a meat burger and garnish with veggies, lettuce, tomato and onion. Serve with coleslaw, french fries and pickles.