Curried Red Lentil Fritters

Curried Red Lentil Fritters

by Sarah Little – Chef at The Grange School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

Serves 5

  • 250g red lentils
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 carrot grated
  • 2 spring onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp madras paste/ curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • 2 eggs
  • 50g plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Oil for frying

Method

  1. Rinse lentils and simmer in water for 10-12 mins until soft but not to mushy, drain thoroughly and cool.
  2. Mix lentils with onions,  curry paste, spring onions, carrot, cumin and garlic.
  3. Add eggs, flour and baking powder, mix to form a thick batter.
  4. Season well.
  5. Shape into small patties (50g each).
  6. Pan fry in a little oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden, or bake at 200c for 15-18 minutes.

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