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Piyazu (Lentil and Onion Fritters)
Serves 4 · Total 30 min · Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min
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A thick batter of soaked split lentils, sliced onion and green chilli, deep-fried into small discoid fritters. The single most essential item on an iftar plate in Ramadan, always made alongside beguni and chholar dal.
Quick answer: 30 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Split black lentils, Onion, Green chilli, Cooking oil · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 200 g 1 cup Split black lentils, split, soaked 2 hours and drained
- 2 pc 2 pc Onion, thinly sliced
- 3 pc 3 pc Green chilli, chopped
- 2 cup 2 cup Cooking oil, for deep-frying
- to taste to taste Salt
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Ginger, made into a paste (Optional)
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Cumin seeds (Optional)
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Coriander, chopped (Optional)
Steps
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- Grind the soaked lentils coarsely in a blender with very little water, so the batter stays thick.
- Mix in the sliced onion, green chilli, ginger paste, cumin, coriander and salt by hand until well combined.
- Heat the oil in a pan to medium-hot.
- Drop in small flattened spoonfuls of the batter.
- Fry on medium heat, turning occasionally, until deep golden-brown and crisp all over.⏱ Frying the fritters · 8 min
- Drain on a paper towel and serve hot with a chutney or just a squeeze of lime.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Piyazu (Lentil and Onion Fritters) take?
30 minutes in total: about 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
Is Piyazu (Lentil and Onion Fritters) hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 6 steps, and 1 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Piyazu (Lentil and Onion Fritters) 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 Piyazu (Lentil and Onion Fritters) 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 Piyazu (Lentil and Onion Fritters)?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: cooking oil, salt. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: onion, green chilli. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: split black lentils.
Any tips for making Piyazu (Lentil and Onion Fritters)?
Keep the batter thick and avoid adding extra water — a loose batter soaks up too much oil and will not hold its shape.
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