Name: Dahl Fritters with Minty Peas Recipe
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Makes: 8 to 10
Ingredients: 500g (1lb 2oz) red split lentils; 2tbsp oil; 5cm (2in) piece fresh ginger, finely grated; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1tsp turmeric; 1tsp paprika; 15-20 fresh curry leaves (available from ocado.com); handful coriander, finely chopped; 4tbsp gram flour or plain flour; 300g (10oz) peas; 1tbsp lemon juice; 2tbsp natural yogurt; handful mint, finely chopped

By Woman and Home

published 3 July 2013

in Recipes

Method

Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside. Heat 1tbsp of oil in a pan and fry the ginger and garlic for 1 minute, then add the spices and curry leaves and fry for another minute. Add the lentils along with 1 litre (1¾pt) water. Bring to the boil then simmer for 25 minutes.
Stir in the coriander and flour then leave to cool. Shape into patties and put in the fridge to firm up for 30 minutes. Heat the remaining oil in a pan and fry the patties in batches until browned.
Meanwhile, cook the peas, drain, then mash and stir in the lemon juice, yogurt and mint.

Ingredients

500g (1lb 2oz) red split lentils
2tbsp oil
5cm (2in) piece fresh ginger, finely grated
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1tsp turmeric
1tsp paprika
15-20 fresh curry leaves (available from ocado.com)
handful coriander, finely chopped
4tbsp gram flour or plain flour
300g (10oz) peas
1tbsp lemon juice
2tbsp natural yogurt
handful mint, finely chopped

Makes	8 to 10
Skill	Easy
Total Time	50 mins plus chilling

Dahl Fritters with Minty Peas Recipe

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