5.0 from 18 votes
Zucchini Lentil Fritters
These irresistible onion zucchini lentil fritters are crispy, savory, protein-packed, and infused with just the right amount of smoky heat.
Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 16 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 46 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 zucchini (about 6 ounces)
- 1 medium red onion sliced thin
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1/4 ground turmeric
- 1 cup parsley leaves chopped fine
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup ghee or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse lentils until water runs clear. Transfer to a bowl and cover with 2 cups water. Let soak for 1 hour.
- In meantime, trim ends off zucchini and slice lengthwise. Cut each strip into 1/4-inch pieces OR use a mandoline. Set aside in colander with onion and toss with 1 teaspoon salt. Let excess water drain from vegetables in sink or over a bowl (discard liquid).
- Drain lentils and add to a food processor and pulse until a smooth paste forms.
- Transfer lentil puree to a bowl along with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, chili powder, turmeric, parsley and lemon zest. Squeeze any excess water from zucchini and onion and add to bowl. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels and place wire rack on top. Set aside.
- Heat ghee or oil in a deep skillet or cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Test oil with a drop of batter, if it sizzles it's ready. Scoop a 1/4 cup of batter and carefully fry, 3 minutes per side, four fritters at a time. Remove from oil and place on prepared rack, season with salt. Repeat with remaining batter. You should make 16 fritters total.
- Serve with optional labneh, plain yogurt, ketchup, Tomato Pachadi, or Pudina Chutney (Indian Mint Chutney).
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Notes
- Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit and Sohla El-Waylly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
46kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
Sodium
223mg
(9%)
Potassium
172mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
364IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 46kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 364IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.