Savory Lentil Pancakes
Simple, healthy and versatile savoury pancakes
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Frying pan
Ingredients
- 250 g red or yellow dried lentils soaked overnight in water
- 100 ml fresh water
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp oil for frying olive or sunflower oil
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils thoroughly until the water runs clear. Check for and discard any damaged lentils or rocks, then soak the lentils overnight in water for 8 - 12 hours.
- Rinse and drain the lentils, discard soaking water.
- Put the lentils in a blender with fresh water, salt, pepper and spices.
- Pulse until the mixture is smooth and use a spatula to scrape lentils in from the sides.
- Heat up a frying pan to medium heat, and add a small amount of the cooking oil.
- Add the lentil mixture one ladleful at a time and cook like regular pancakes. Once the pancake begins to firm up (3 - 5 minutes), flip and cook the second side. Continue to cook until lightly browned on each side.
- Add a dash of oil if needed then repeat step 6 until all the mixture is used up.
- Best served immediately.