Cakes with Coral Lentils and Curry

Ingredients

• 1 cup coral lentils
• 1 cup water
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Rinse the coral lentils and place them in a pot with the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the water has been absorbed.
2. In a frying pan, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft.
3. Add the curry powder, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for another minute or so.
4. Add the cooked lentils to the frying pan and stir well to coat them with the spice mixture. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour, and baking powder. Stir in the milk and vegetable oil.
6. Add the lentil mixture to the mixing bowl and stir until everything is well combined.
7. Preheat a griddle or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Scoop the batter with a spoon and pour it onto the hot surface to form small cakes.
8. Cook for a couple of minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
9. Remove from heat and serve the cakes with your favorite dipping sauce.

Verdict and Serving Suggestions

These cakes are an unusual spin on the classic lentil dish, offering a spicy and savory twist that will surprise and delight your taste buds. Thanks to the addition of eggs and flour, they have a light and fluffy texture that is perfect for snacking or as a side dish for a main course. Serve them with some yogurt sauce or mint chutney for a refreshing contrast to the heat of the curry spices.