Lentil Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 2 cups water
• 1 medium onion
• 10 leaves curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• ½ cup ketchup

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the 1 cup red lentils and soak in 2 cups water for 30 minutes. Drain well.

2. 2

   In a food processor, blend the drained lentils, 1 chopped onion, 10 curry leaves, 1 tsp garam masala, and 1 tsp salt until a coarse paste forms.

3. 3

   Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high until a drop of batter sizzles, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Drop tablespoonfuls of the lentil mixture into the hot oil, frying in batches without crowding, until golden brown and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per batch.

5. 5

   Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with 0.5 cup ketchup for dipping.

Tools you’ll need

• food processor
• deep pan
• slotted spoon
• paper towels

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