Red Lentil Fritters with Mint Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Fritters with Mint Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt; Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup all purpose flour, for coating; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 small cucumber, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; Pinch of kosher or sea salt

Servings: persons

1 cup red lentils
1 1/2 cups water
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup all purpose flour, for coating
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup plain yogurt
1 small cucumber, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Pinch of kosher or sea salt

1
Make the sauce Combine the yogurt, cucumber, mint, and salt in a bowl.
2
Chill until ready to serve.
3
Make the fritters Thoroughly rinse the red lentils in a fine-holed colander.
4
Combine the lentils and water in a saucepan.
5
Bring the water to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes.
6
Remove from heat and allow the lentils to absorb the water for another 5 minutes.
7
Make the fritters In a bowl, mix together the cooked lentils, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper.
8
Set aside.
9
Make the fritters Put both the egg and flour each in individual bowls large enough dip the fritters in.
10
Form the lentil mixture into 2-inch flat patties (about 2 tablespoons per patty).
11
Dip the patties in the egg, coating both sides, and then coat the patties with the flour.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red lentils, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Fritters with Mint Yogurt Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Red Lentil Fritters with Mint Yogurt Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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