Baked Lentil And Potato Puff

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups lentil purée
• 1 1/2 cups riced potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 eggs

Method

1. 1 Soak black lentils overnight with a pinch of soda, parboil for 10 minutes, then cook in fresh water until tender and dry.
2. 2 Force cooked lentils through a colander to make a dry purée; similarly rice cooked potatoes.
3. 3 Combine lentil purée, riced potatoes, butter, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
4. 4 Beat egg yolks and stir into the mixture; beat egg whites until stiff and fold in gently.
5. 5 Pour into a buttered baking dish and bake in a moderate oven (350°F) until set and browned.