Spicy Red Lentil and Injera Fritters

A flavorful and unique snack made with cooked red lentils, spices, and chopped injera, fried to golden perfection and served with a cool yogurt dipping sauce.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

450 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£0.82/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1cupRed Lentils(Cooked until soft)

£0.30

2piecesInjera(Chopped into small pieces)

£1.50

0.3cupOnion(Finely chopped)

£0.10

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.08

1teaspoonGinger(Grated)

£0.05

0.5teaspoonChili powder(Adjust to taste)

£0.02

0.5teaspoonCumin(Ground)

£0.03

0.3teaspoonCoriander(Ground)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonTurmeric(Ground)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonSalt(To taste)

PinchBlack Pepper(To taste)

2tablespoonsAll-Purpose Flour(For binding)

£0.02

0.3cupVegetable Oil(For frying)

£0.15

1cupPlain Yogurt(For dipping sauce)

£0.60

1tablespoonLemon Juice(For dipping sauce)

£0.10

2tablespoonsCilantro(Chopped, for dipping sauce)

£0.30

Total Cost

£3.27

£0.82 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked red lentils, chopped injera, onion, garlic, ginger, chili powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, pepper, and flour.
2.
Mix well with your hands until the ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture holds together.
3.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
4.
Form the lentil mixture into small, flattened patties (about 2 inches in diameter).
5.
Carefully place the fritters in the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
6.
Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
7.
Remove the fritters from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
8.
While the fritters are frying, prepare the yogurt dipping sauce: In a small bowl, combine the plain yogurt, lemon juice, and chopped cilantro. Mix well.
9.
Serve the hot lentil and injera fritters immediately with the yogurt dipping sauce.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

450 kcal / 1883 kJ

Carbs

52g

20% of RDA

Fat

20g

29% of RDA

Protein

22g

44% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

16 g

53% of RDA

Sugar

8 g

9% of RDA

Sodium

550 mg

24% of RDA

Saturated Fat

3 g

15% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Adjust the amount of chili powder to your preference for spiciness.

If the fritter mixture is too wet, add a little more flour.

Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the fritters to prevent them from sticking.

Garnish with a sprinkle of extra cilantro or a dollop of yogurt.

Cooking Equipment

Large skillet or frying pan

Mixing bowl

Wine Pairings

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Spicy Red Lentil and Injera Fritters

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