Crispy Lentil Patties – The Simple Jar Lid Shaping Trick

Описание: In this video, I show you a simple but clever technique to make perfectly round and thin lentil patties using a plastic wrap and a jar lid instead of shaping them by hand.

This method helps create evenly shaped patties that cook beautifully in the pan and develop a crispy golden crust while staying soft inside.
If you love simple cooking tricks and homemade recipes, this is a must-try!

🥣 Ingredients
• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 egg (optional, helps binding)
• 3–4 tablespoons flour or breadcrumbs
• Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Red pepper flakes
• Olive oil or vegetable oil (for frying)

👨‍🍳 How to Make Lentil Patties
1. Wash the red lentils and cook them until soft.
2. Finely chop the onion, garlic, and parsley.
3. Mix the cooked lentils with the vegetables, spices, and flour/breadcrumbs.
4. Let the mixture rest for a few minutes so it becomes easier to shape.
5. Place the mixture on plastic wrap.
6. Use a jar lid to press and shape the patties into perfect round, thin forms.
7. Heat oil in a pan and fry the patties until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

⭐ Pro Tip

Instead of shaping the patties by hand, using plastic wrap and a jar lid makes them perfectly round and evenly thin.
This helps them cook more evenly and gives them a beautiful crispy texture.

🍽️ Serving Suggestion

Serve with yogurt sauce, fresh salad, or warm flatbread