Lentil Croquettes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups split red lentils
1 green capsicum, finely chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 tablespoons unsalted peanuts, chopped
2 1/2 cups water (600ml)
1 egg, beaten
TO COOK
3 tablespoons plain flour
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preparation

In a large saucepan add the water & the first 9 ingredients.
Bring to the boil, then reduce heat & simmer for 30 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat & allow to cool slightly.
Beat in the egg and season with salt & pepper to taste, then leave to cool completely.
With floured hands, form the mixture into 8 oblong shapes (I found this to be the tricky part- shape between cupped hands & transfer from hand to hand).
Mix the flour, turmeric & chilli powder together on a small plate, then roll the croquettes in the spiced flour mixture to coat.
Heat oil in a large frying pan (skillet) and cook the croquettes, in batches, for 10 mins, turning once, until crisp on both sides and serve.