🇮🇳 Indian

Lentils Pakora

Name: Lentils Pakora
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tsp Garam Masala; for deep-frying Vegetable Oil; 2, beaten Eggs; 100 g All-Purpose Flour; 250 g Lentils; 150 g Gram Flour; 150 g Breadcrumbs; 1/2 tsp Ajwain

🇮🇳 Indian

Crisp gram-flour fritters studded with lentils — monsoon-season comfort at its best. About 36 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 18 min Cook 18 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

Garam Masala1 tsp
Vegetable Oilfor deep-frying
Eggs2, beaten
All-Purpose Flour100 g
Lentils250 g
Gram Flour150 g
Breadcrumbs150 g
Ajwain1/2 tsp

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish

Instructions

1
Pat the lentils dry and season with the garam masala and a little salt.
2
Set up a breading line: flour, then beaten egg, then breadcrumbs — press the crumbs on firmly.
3
Heat 4-5 cm of oil to 180°C; a breadcrumb dropped in should sizzle straight away.
4
Fry the lentils in small batches until deep golden, 3-4 minutes per batch.
5
Drain on a rack, never on paper, and serve hot with mint leaves scattered over.

Chef's tip

Keep the oil at a steady 180°C — too cool and the coating goes greasy.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Crispy RED LENTIL PAKODA RECIPE || Masoor Dal Pakora || Red Lentils Vegan Fritters Recipes · on YouTube