Description
Cumin-Spiced Lentil Pancakes are savory pancakes made primarily from red lentils, blended with spices and fresh vegetables, creating a nutritious and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
- Red Lentils: 1 cup, rinsed and soaked for 2 hours.
- Water: 1/2 cup, adjust as needed.
- Onion: 1 small, finely chopped.
- Green Chilies: 2, finely chopped (optional).
- Cumin Seeds: 1 tsp.
- Turmeric Powder: 1/2 tsp.
- Salt: 1/2 tsp.
- Fresh Cilantro: 2 tbsp, chopped.
- Oil: For cooking.
- Garlic: 1-2 cloves, minced (optional).
- Spinach: 1/2 cup, chopped (optional).
- Carrots: 1 small, grated (optional).
- Chili Powder: 1/4 tsp. (optional).
- Cheese: Grated cheese (optional).
Instructions
- Soak the lentils for 2 hours.
- Blend the soaked lentils with water to make a smooth batter.
- Mix the lentil batter with chopped onion, green chilies, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, salt, and cilantro.
- Heat a skillet and pour a ladleful of batter to form pancakes.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the water for desired batter consistency.
- Serve with yogurt, chutney, or salad for a complete meal.
- Customize with various vegetables and spices as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 2 hours soaking time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Cooking on skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
