Lentil Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup brown lentils
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon thyme
breadcrumbs
oil (for frying)

Preparation

Boil lentils in pot of water until soft.
Beat egg, add salt, thyme, turmeric and chopped onion.
Add drained lentils, stir thoroughly and add sufficient breadcrumbs to make a fairly solid consistency.
Shape into rissoles.
Chill covered in fridge approximately 30 minutes.
Heat oil. Fry until golden brown.