Curried Cashew Burgers

• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup carrots diced peeled, 2-4 medium
• 1/2 cup lentils, red (masoor dal) rinsed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt divided
• 3/4 cup cashew nuts raw
• 6 teaspoons olive oil, extra-virgin divided
• 1 cup onions chopped, 1 medium
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 3/4 cup bread crumbs, whole wheat finely dry
• 1 x black pepper freshly ground to taste
• 6 each pita bread, whole wheat 6-inch
• 1 x lettuce for garnish
• 1 x cucumbers sliced for garnish
• 1/2 cup Mint and Cucumber Raita, prepared (click to view recipe)

1. Combine 2 cups water, carrots, lentils and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low.
4. Partially cover and simmer until the lentils are tender and falling apart, 12 to 14 minutes.
5. Drain in a colander, gently pressing out excess liquid.
6. Transfer to a plate; let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, toast cashews in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring, until golden and fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.
8. Transfer to a plate to cool.
9. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
10. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 8 minutes.
11. Add garlic, curry powder and the remaining 2 tablespoons water; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
12. Remove from heat and let cool.
13. Prepare Cucumber-Mint Raita, if using.
14. Pulse the cashews in a food processor until finely chopped.
15. Add the lentils and the onion mixture; pulse until the mixture is cohesive but still somewhat textured.
16. Transfer to a bowl and stir in breadcrumbs, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; mix well.
17. With dampened hands, form the mixture into six 1/2-inch-thick patties, using about 1/2 cup for each.
18. Using 2 teaspoons oil per batch, cook 2 to 4 patties at a time in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until evenly browned and heated through, about 4 minutes per side.
19. Cut small ends off pitas and open the pockets.
20. Serve burgers in pitas, with lettuce, cucumber and the raita, if desired.

water, water, carrots, lentils, salt, nuts, olive oil, onions, garlic, curry powder, bread crumbs, black pepper, pita bread, cucumbers, cucumber raita

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/curried-cashew-burgers-49724 (may not work)