Lentil Burgers with Yogurt Mint Sauce

• 1 1/4 cups lentils, picked over and rinsed
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 large egg, beaten lightly
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 6 pita pockets, split
• 6 soft-leafed lettuce leaves

1. Add lentils to a large saucepan of salted water and bring water to a boil.
2. Cook lentils at a bare simmer until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
3. In a blender or food processor grind oats into meal.
4. Drain lentils in a sieve and in a bowl combine with garlic, coriander, cumin, and 3 tablespoons ground oats.
5. Mash lentils coarse with a potato masher.
6. Stir in egg and salt and pepper to taste and form mixture into six 3-inch burgers, each 1/2-inch thick.
7. Coat burgers with remaining ground oats and chill, uncovered, 15 minutes.
8. In a small bowl stir together yogurt, min, and salt and pepper to taste.
9. In a large skillet heat 1/4 inch oil over moderately high heat until hot but no smoking and fry burgers, in batches if necessary, until browned and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
10. Serve burgers in pitas with lettuce and yogurt mint sauce.

lentils, rolled oats, garlic, ground coriander seeds, ground cumin, egg, plain yogurt, mint leaves, vegetable oil, pita pockets

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/lentil-burgers-with-yogurt-mint-sauce.html (may not work)