LENTIL AND CHICKPEA FRITTERS WITH CAPSICUM SALSA

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Lentil and Chickpea Fritters With Capsicum Salsa image

From Australian BH&G Diabetic Living. Have not included 30 minutes cooling down time for lentils.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Grains

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

15 g dried red lentils (1/2 cup rinsed and drained)
310 ml water (1 1/4 cups)
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/8 teaspoon chili (pinch ground)
2 tablespoons besan flour (chickpea flour)
1 teaspoon baking powder (or gluten free baking powder)
1 egg (50 gram)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons low-fat yogurt (natural Greek style)
1/2 lemon (cut into wedges to serve)
1/4 red capsicum (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons red onions (finely chopped)
1 spring onion (green thinly sliced diagonally)
2 teaspoons lemon juice (fresh)
2 tablespoons coriander (leaves fresh)
ground black pepper (fresh)

Steps:

  • Put the lentils and water in a small saucepan and cover and bring to a simmer over a medium high heat and then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 12 minutes or until lentils are tender and start to break down.
  • Transfer to a medium bowl and add garam masala and ground chillies and stir and set aside for 30 minutes to cool.
  • CAPSICUM SALSA - put the capsicum, onion, spring onion, lemon juice and coriander in a small bowl and season with pepper and toss to combine and set aside.
  • Add besan flour. baking powder and egg to lentil misture and stir to combine.
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan ton medium and add 1 heaped tablespoon of mixture to pan to make 1 fritter and then add another 2 heaped tablespoons for 2 more fritters and cook for 3 to 4 minutes and turn over and cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through and transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil and repeat with remaining mixture to make a total of 6 fritters.
  • Serve the fritters with the salsa, yoghurt and lemon wedges.

Emmaculate Orinya
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I'm not a fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed these fritters. They're a great way to get your daily dose of protein.


Shameem Akhtar
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These fritters are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!


Fatima Rwandzi
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These fritters are a great way to use up leftover lentils and chickpeas. I also added some chopped spinach for extra nutrition.


Junaid Baloch
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed these fritters. They're a great meatless meal.


Alfaf Ali
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These fritters are the perfect party appetizer. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


BOLT GAMING
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I'm definitely going to be making these fritters again. They're a great addition to my weekly meal plan.


Ch Saqlain
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These fritters are a great way to sneak some veggies into your kids' diet. My kids loved them!


Sudheer G
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I would definitely recommend these fritters to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy vegetarian dish.


Leonie hanlon
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Overall, I thought these fritters were pretty good. They're a healthy and filling snack or meal.


K Michael
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The salsa was too spicy for me. I'll tone it down next time.


Dr Doritos
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The fritters were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add a bit more oil next time.


Bhagwati Rana
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These fritters are a great way to use up leftover lentils and chickpeas. I also added some chopped spinach for extra nutrition.


Fidi Khan
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I love how easy these fritters are to make. I didn't have any capsicum on hand, so I used a store-bought salsa instead. They still turned out great!


newnew22 newnew22
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These fritters were a hit with my family! They're crispy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside. The capsicum salsa is the perfect complement, adding a bit of sweetness and acidity. I'll definitely be making these again.