Baked Mung Dal Fritters
These crispy fritters make a great appetizer, they are baked and full of flavors from India!
Equipment
- Blender
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Ingredients
Fritters
- 1 cup yellow lentils
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- Pinch cayenne or chili powder
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp raw sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 2-3 minced garlic cloves
- 1.5 cup minced greens (kale, Swiss chard, etc.)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped red or green onions
Mint Chutney
- 1/2 cup minced fresh mint
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
Soak lentils
- Cover the mung dal with warm water and soak for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Drain and set aside
Prepare the fritters
- Preheat oven to 425 F
- Place the soaked lentils, the spices (ginger, cayenne, turmeric, salt, garam masala), water, oil, and baking powder in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a large bowl and fold in the chopped cilantro, onion, greens, and minced garlic.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Using 2 tablespoons or a large ice cream scoop, make small mounds spaced apart.
- Bake 20 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Cool off.
Prepare Mint chutney
- Add fresh mint, cilantro, salt, sugar. lemon juice, vinegar, and water to a food processor and pulse until the sauce is smooth.
Notes
The recipe makes 15 fritters that can be served with other dipping sauces like marinara, ranch, sweet chili, etc.
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