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Yellow Split Pea Fritters

Similar to falafel, these split pea fritters are a plant-based protein source, bite-sized, and also fairly inexpensive (and easy!) to make. Kiran, our team member, also explains what pulses are and shares other Indian-themed recipes.

Prep Time
4 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 14 fritters
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Indian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow split peas soaked 4+ hours
  • 1 onion medium, chopped
  • 2 - 3 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
  • 1 handful cilantro chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • avocado oil or olive oil, for shallow frying

Instructions

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  1. Soak yellow split peas for a minimum of 4 hours. Drain and rinse.
  2. Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse until combined.
  3. Heat 1 - 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet. Scoop a spoonful of mixture into your hand and form into a loose ball. Add to pan and flatten with a spatula. Be careful not to overcrowd.
  4. Cook until golden brown, approximately 3 minutes, flip and repeat until cooked on the other side.

Notes

  • Nutrition Facts Yellow Split Pea Fritters Amount Per Serving Calories 54 Calories from Fat 9 % Daily Value* Fat 1g2%Saturated Fat 1g6%Sodium 128mg6%Potassium 158mg5%Carbohydrates 10g3%Fiber 4g17%Sugar 1g1%Protein 4g8% Vitamin A 40IU1%Vitamin C 1.2mg1%Calcium 13mg1%Iron 0.8mg4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 54
  • Calories from Fat 9
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 1g
  • 2%
  • Saturated Fat 1g
  • 6%
  • Sodium 128mg
  • 6%
  • Potassium 158mg
  • 5%
  • Carbohydrates 10g
  • 3%
  • Fiber 4g
  • 17%
  • Sugar 1g
  • 1%
  • Protein 4g
  • 8%
  • Vitamin A 40IU
  • 1%
  • Vitamin C 1.2mg
  • 1%
  • Calcium 13mg
  • 1%
  • Iron 0.8mg
  • 4%