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Lentil Fritters Appetizer Recipe

Crispy vegan fritters made from soaked lentils, warming spices, and herbs, delivering bold flavor with minimal effort.

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Red lentils soaked: 1 cup (200 g)
  • Onion finely chopped: ¼ cup
  • Green chili minced: 1 small
  • Garlic minced: 2 cloves
  • Cumin seeds: 1 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder: ¼ teaspoon
  • Salt: ¾ teaspoon
  • Rice flour: 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh coriander chopped: 2 tablespoons
  • Oil for shallow frying: 2 tablespoons

Method
 

  1. Drain soaked lentils and blend into a coarse paste without adding water.
  2. Transfer paste to a bowl and add onion, chili, garlic, cumin, coriander powder, turmeric, salt, and herbs.
  3. Mix rice flour into batter to improve crisp texture.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of mixture and flatten slightly.
  6. Cook fritters 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
  7. Remove and rest briefly before serving.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 165 kcal
  • Total Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 8 g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving, % DV)

  • Folate: 40%
  • Iron: 22%
  • Magnesium: 18%
  • Potassium: 15%
  • Vitamin B6: 20%

Additional Notes / Tips

  • Serve hot with mint chutney or spicy confidence.
  • Add grated ginger for sharper attitude.
  • Best eaten fresh, because crispness hates waiting.