Lentil Falafel With French Fries And Minty Yogurt D

Name: Lentil Falafel With French Fries And Minty Yogurt Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils; 1 onion peeled and finely diced; 1 clove garlic peeled and finely diced; 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ground coriander to taste; ground cumin to taste; chili powder to taste; turmeric to taste; 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt; 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley finely chopped; 4 sprigs fresh mint; 3 leaves; 4 cups vegetable oil for frying; 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cut into thick fries; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 3 ounces salad baby leaf

Servings: persons

1 cup red lentils
1 onion peeled and finely diced
1 clove garlic peeled and finely diced
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
ground coriander to taste
ground cumin to taste
chili powder to taste
turmeric to taste
1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley finely chopped
4 sprigs fresh mint
3 leaves
4 cups vegetable oil for frying
2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cut into thick fries
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 ounces salad baby leaf

1
Cook the lentils in 2 cups boiling water for 10-15 mins, until softened. Drain and allow to cool for 10 mins. Set aside 3 tbsp lentils and puree the remainder in a blender, adding a little water if necessary. Stir in the onion and garlic. Mix the flour and baking powder together and stir into the lentils to form a paste. Season heavily with salt, coriander, cumin, chili powder and turmeric. Chill for 30 mins.
2
Form the falafel mix into 24 balls and roll in the reserved lentils. To make the dip, mix the yogurt, parsley and mint in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper and garnish with mint leaves.
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or saucepan to 300u00b0F. Fry the potatoes, in batches, for 3 mins. Drain on paper towels and season with sea salt. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the falafel balls for 8 mins, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
4
Arrange the falafel, french fries and salad on plates. Serve with the yogurt dip.

2716

kcal

Calories

262

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red lentils, 1 onion peeled and finely diced, 1 clove garlic peeled and finely diced, 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Lentil Falafel With French Fries And Minty Yogurt Dip falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Lentil Falafel With French Fries And Minty Yogurt Dip

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