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Lentil Fritters with Cilantro-Tomatillo dip ? A deliciously healthy snack or side!⠀
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Recipe⠀
Ingredients⠀⠀
For the lentil fritters ⠀⠀
1/2 cup mung beans (yellow split)⠀⠀
1/2 cup red lentils⠀⠀
1 small red onion, finely chopped⠀⠀
1/4 inch piece ginger, grated⠀⠀
1/4 tsp ground pepper⠀⠀
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped finely⠀⠀
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped⠀⠀
Salt⠀⠀
Neutral oil for deep frying⠀⠀
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How To Make:⠀⠀
Wash the mung beans and red lentils thoroughly and soak them for about 1 hour in hot water⠀⠀
Drain the water and put them into a processor along with the jalapeño, grated ginger, ground pepper and blend into a paste. Add just a couple of drops of water if your processor/blender needs help.⠀⠀
Transfer to a bowl, add the chopped onions, salt, chopped cilantro and set aside. ⠀⠀
Heat oil in a deep skillet (low-medium heat) and gently drop a spoonful of the lentil paste into the oil. You can use another spoon to push the paste into the hot oil gently. ⠀⠀
Cook them on low-medium heat until they turn golden. ⠀⠀
Make sure the oil is not too hot before you drop the paste into it or else, it will turn brown on the outside but the inside may remain uncooked. ⠀⠀
Serve piping hot with your favorite dip.
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