Indian · Lunch
Crispy Fried Lentil Fritters
Spiced red lentil fritters shaped small and shallow-fried in minimal oil until crisp outside and tender within, seasoned with ginger, cumin, and fresh chili. Red lentils are mixed with chickpea flour, onion, and cilantro, then pan-fried until golden. Served with lemon wedge.
$2
15 minsPrep
15 minsCook
30 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
317Calories
14.8gProtein
9.1gFat
48.3gCarbs
5.4gSugar
15.8gFiber
546mgSodium
0mgChol
1.2gSat Fat
693mgPotassium
77mgCalcium
5.2mgIron
0mcgVitamin B12
12.7mgVitamin C
Goes well with
Indian Pale Ale (IPA)
local
Masala Chai
international
vegetarian
vegan
low-calorie
high-fiber
egg-free
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Mash lentils lightly with fork, then stir in chickpea flour, ginger, chili, onion, cilantro, cumin, turmeric, and salt until mixture holds together when pressed.
2
Rest
Let mixture sit uncovered 10 minutes so chickpea flour absorbs moisture and mixture firms enough to shape without sticking.
3
Fry
Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat; add 4 small patties and shallow-fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and firm to touch.
4
Plate
Transfer fritters to paper towel-lined plate to blot excess oil, then arrange on serving plate with lemon wedge alongside.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 8.4 oz240g cooked red lentils
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp chickpea flour
- 2 tsp2 tsp fresh ginger
- 11 fresh green chili
- 11 small onion
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp cilantro
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp turmeric
- pinch of salt
- 2 tsp2 tsp vegetable oil for shallow-frying
- lemon wedge, to serve
