Crispy Red Lentil Fritters
Crispy Red Lentil Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 3 cups water, for soaking
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped, or cilantro
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, or curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for pan-frying, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the rinsed red lentils in a medium bowl and cover with 3 cups of fresh water. Let them soak for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours. This helps soften them and makes them easier to process.
⏱️ 60 min
- 2
Once soaked, drain the lentils thoroughly using a fine-mesh sieve. Rinse them again under cold water and drain well.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a food processor, combine the drained red lentils, garlic cloves, chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro), chopped white onion, turmeric powder (or curry powder), salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pulse the mixture in the food processor until a thick, uniform, and slightly chunky batter is formed. Be careful not to over-process; a little texture is desirable. The mixture should hold together when pressed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Take approximately 2 tablespoons of the lentil mixture and form it into a small, flat, round patty, about 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining mixture. You should get about 12-16 fritters.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the fritters into the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Cook the fritters for 4-6 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. If air-frying, cook at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway. If baking, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
⏱️ 16 min
- 8
Remove the cooked fritters from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve immediately with a creamy tahini sauce, or use in burgers, wraps, or salads.
⏱️ 2 min
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Crispy Red Lentil Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 3 cups water, for soaking
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped, or cilantro
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, or curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for pan-frying, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the rinsed red lentils in a medium bowl and cover with 3 cups of fresh water. Let them soak for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours. This helps soften them and makes them easier to process.
⏱️ 60 min - 2
Once soaked, drain the lentils thoroughly using a fine-mesh sieve. Rinse them again under cold water and drain well.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a food processor, combine the drained red lentils, garlic cloves, chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro), chopped white onion, turmeric powder (or curry powder), salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pulse the mixture in the food processor until a thick, uniform, and slightly chunky batter is formed. Be careful not to over-process; a little texture is desirable. The mixture should hold together when pressed.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Take approximately 2 tablespoons of the lentil mixture and form it into a small, flat, round patty, about 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining mixture. You should get about 12-16 fritters.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the fritters into the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Cook the fritters for 4-6 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. If air-frying, cook at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway. If baking, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
⏱️ 16 min - 8
Remove the cooked fritters from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve immediately with a creamy tahini sauce, or use in burgers, wraps, or salads.
⏱️ 2 min