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Lentil Vada

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February 10, 2023

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  • Prep: 20 Minutes
  • Cook: 15 Minutes
  • 20 Minutes

    15 Minutes

    35 Minutes

  • Yields: 10 servings/30 vada
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Directions

  1. In a pot of boiling water, add lentils and cook for 3 minutes. Drain well and blend to a semi-coarse mixture with an immersion blender. Place into a large mixing bowl.
  2. To the lentils, add remaining ingredients and blend well until well combined.
  3. Form mixture into 30 evenly sized balls and then flatten into disks. Place onto a parchment-lined sheet tray to await frying step.
  4. Fry disks until golden brown at 375°F (190°). Remove and place on paper towel or a wire rack to drain excess oil. Serve warm.

Ingredients

2 ½ cups (625 mL) split red lentils

2 cups (500 mL) red onion, minced

3 Tbsp (45 mL) fresno chili, minced

1 ½ cups (375 mL) cilantro, minced

2 tsp (10 mL) kosher salt

3 Tbsp (45 mL) chili flakes

2 Tbsp (30 mL) curry leaves, minced

1 Tbsp (15 mL) curry powder

2 tsp (10 mL) fennel seeds

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size3 vada
Calories380
Sodium390 mg
Potassium626 mg
Protein14 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sugar3 g
Total Fat20 g
Saturated Fat1.5 g
Total Carbohydrates39 g
Dietary Fiber9 g