Turkish Red Lentil Fritters with Lemon
Crispy fried red lentil and bulgur balls with a bright lemon-herb finish—a Turkish street snack that's ready in 20 minutes. Serve warm with yogurt or eat straight from the pan.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 3
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
- ¾ cup red lentils (dried)
- ¼ cup bulgur wheat
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 whole lemon (zested + juiced)
- 3 cup neutral oil for frying
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Boil red lentils in 2 cups water until very soft, ~10 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a bowl.
- 2
Stir in bulgur, parsley, lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Let sit 2 minutes to cool slightly.
- 3
Wet your hands and roll the mixture into 1.5-inch balls (you'll get 12–15). Place on a plate.
- 4
Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Test with a wooden spoon handle—it should sizzle immediately when dipped.
- 5
Fry balls 3–4 at a time until golden brown on all sides, ~4 minutes. Don't crowd the pan. Transfer to paper towels.
- 6
Drizzle with remaining lemon juice and serve warm. Pair with yogurt or eat plain.
Tools you’ll need
- medium pot
- large mixing bowl
- deep skillet or saucepan (at least 3 inches)
- cooking thermometer or wooden spoon (for oil temp check)
- paper towels
- slotted spoon or spider skimmer
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