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Lentil Fritters in Yogurt
Serves 4 · Total 40 min · Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min
Photo: BhargavVora / CC BY-SA 4.0
Soft fried lentil fritters soaked briefly in water, then layered with whisked yogurt, tamarind chutney, chaat spice mix and roasted cumin. A cooling, tangy favourite at iftar tables and family gatherings, usually made a little ahead so the fritters soften fully in the yogurt.
Quick answer: 40 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Split black lentils, Yogurt, Tamarind, Chaat masala · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 200 g 1 cup Split black lentils, soaked at least 3 hours, ground to a thick batter
- 500 g 2 cup Yogurt, whisked smooth with a little sugar and salt
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Tamarind, soaked and mashed, for chutney
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Chaat masala
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Cumin seeds, dry-roasted and crushed
- 300 ml 1.25 cup Cooking oil, for deep frying
- to taste to taste Salt
Steps
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- Soak the split black lentils for at least 3 hours, then drain and grind with a little water into a thick, smooth batter.⏱ Soaking lentils · 180 min
- Whisk the batter vigorously by hand for a few minutes until light and airy.⏱ Whisking batter · 3 min
- Heat oil and drop small balls of batter in, frying on medium heat until golden all over.⏱ Frying fritters · 10 min
- Soak the fried fritters in warm water for about 10 minutes, then gently squeeze out the excess water.⏱ Soaking fritters · 10 min
- Arrange the softened fritters on a plate and pour the whisked yogurt generously over them.
- Drizzle with tamarind chutney and sprinkle chaat spice mix and roasted cumin on top.
- Chill for 15-20 minutes before serving so the flavours settle.⏱ Chilling · 20 min
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Lentil Fritters in Yogurt take?
40 minutes in total: about 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.
Is Lentil Fritters in Yogurt hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 7 steps, and 5 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Lentil Fritters in Yogurt serve?
This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Lentil Fritters in Yogurt halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Lentil Fritters in Yogurt?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: cooking oil, salt. Spice-box items: tamarind, chaat masala, cumin seeds. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: yogurt. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: split black lentils.
Any tips for making Lentil Fritters in Yogurt?
Add a pinch of baking powder to the batter for extra-soft, spongy fritters. Make the fritters a few hours ahead — the longer they sit in yogurt, the softer and tastier they become.
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