Savory Red Lentil Waffles
Indian style savory waffles made with red lentils. These waffles are vegan, filling and easy to make.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- waffle maker
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 2-3 green chili
- ½ inch ginger
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (mild)
- 1 ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- salt to taste
- 2 teaspoons flax seed powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ cup water
- oil as needed to make the waffles
Instructions
- Wash red lentils and soak in plenty of water for atleast 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain all the water and add the lentils to a blender. Add 2-3 green chili,½ inch ginger and ½ cup water and blend to a smooth batter.
- Transfer the batter to a large bowl and add 1.5 teaspoon roasted cumin powder, ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder and salt to taste. Mix it well.
- Add ½ cup each of finely chopped onion and red bell pepper, 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 2 teaspoons flax seed powder.
- Mix it well and set a side for 10 minute. If the mixture is too thick add some water to adjust the consistency of the batter
- Heat a waffle maker, brush with oil and pour ½ cup of the mixture and spread the batter a little and drizzle some oil on the top.
- Close the lid and cook till the waffles are crispy and golden.
Notes
These red lentil waffles tastes best when eaten right away.
Soak the red lentils atleast for 4 hours or over night.
While making the waffles spread the batter to keep it semi thick.