Red Lentil Fritters
Red Lentil Fritters are crispy, protein-packed, and super tasty. A great snack or light meal that’s easy and satisfying!
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils dry
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp chili flakes or paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chickpea flour or substitute with all-purpose flour
- Water as needed
- Olive oil or avocado oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse red lentils and soak in hot water for 15–20 minutes. Drain well.
- Add lentils to a food processor and pulse until a coarse paste forms (not fully smooth).
- Transfer to a bowl. Mix in chopped onion, garlic, herbs, spices, salt, pepper, and flour. Adjust with water if the mixture is too thick.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter and gently flatten.
- Fry 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and crisp.
- Remove to paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with yogurt dip, tahini, or chutney.