Grilled Lentil Fritters Recipes

LENTIL FRITTERS

Steps:

• Mix the leftover lentils with the chopped coriander, spring onion and gram flour, then set aside. Use a peeler to cut the carrots and courgettes into long ribbons, then toss the ribbons with the sesame seeds and coriander in sesame oil and the lime juice.
• Heat the rapeseed oil in a frying pan. Spoon in four dollops of the lentil mixture and flatten into patties. Fry each side until golden and serve with the ribbon salad.

MASALA VADA (LENTIL FRITTERS)

Steps:

• Rinse lentils and soak in cold water for 3 hours.
• Place 2 tablespoons drained lentils in a bowl with onion, chile peppers, cilantro, dill, and cumin seeds. Coarsely grind the remaining lentils in a food processor, then add to the bowl. Add chile oil and mix to combine.
• Moisten your palms and shape mixture into masala vada (mini donuts with a hole in the middle).
• Heat oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Lower masala vada carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

GRILLED LENTIL FRITTERS

Steps:

• Combine 1 can lentils, cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a food processor and puree. Transfer mixture to a bowl and add remaining can of lentils, panko, and egg. Mix well and shape into 2-inch patties
• Preheat an indoor electric grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grill with cooking spray. Cook patties until well browned, turning once, about 5 minutes total.