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Lentil Bobotie
Lentils, curry, raisins, and a baked egg topping make this Cape Town bobotie fragrant and filling.
Medium⏱️ 53 min📖 1 min readServes 5~345 kcal🇿🇦 South African🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 35 min cook
- #Baked
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 53 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) green lentils
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) curry powder
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) raisins
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) milk
- 2 adet eggs
- 1 adet onion
- 2 diş garlic
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) turmeric
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) stale bread crumb
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lentils and boil for 20 minutes until soft.
20 min20:00 - 2
Saute the onion, garlic, curry powder, and turmeric in a pan for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Mix the lentils, raisins, and bread crumb with the spiced base.
- 4
Press the mixture into a baking dish so the top layer does not separate.
- 5
Whisk the eggs and milk and pour over the lentils.
- 6
Bake the bobotie at 180°C for 25 minutes until the top sets.
25 min25:00
💡 Tip: Raisins balance the sharpness of the spiced lentils.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with a green salad.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~345
kcal calories
16
g protein
42
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 48%Fat 34%
GI 39 · Low GIGL 16 · Medium GL
12.4g
Sugar
11.2g
Fiber
341.2mg
Sodium
1.8g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
9/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Egg
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Lentil Bobotie make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Lentil Bobotie take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 53 minutes in total.Is Lentil Bobotie difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Lentil Bobotie have?
Approximately 345 kcal per serving. Protein: 16g, carbs: 42g, fat: 13g.Which allergens does Lentil Bobotie contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Egg, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Lentil Bobotie belong to?
This recipe belongs to South African cuisine.How many ingredients does Lentil Bobotie need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.Is Lentil Bobotie filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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