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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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.

Red Lentil Fritters with Mint Yogurt Sauce

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