"Yet another way
To use that lentil,
Sitting in your fridge
Being eaten without will.
A quick 3 step method
To bring it to life,
Men, you can make it too
And surprise your wife!
Now Indian takeout
Sees not the bin,
In fact it takes a new form
And makes
If you, like me, are tired of eating breads and rice/grains, and lazy to make flatbreads/rotis at home, then this is the perfect recipe for you. I love bread, but I do restrict how much of it I indulge in. So my diet ends up consisting of lean meat, lots of vegetables and a form of grain like brown rice, farro, quinoa, whole-wheat pasta etc. And, as expected, I think I've had enough of them all.
Since I am always finding ways to use leftover lentils, this was a miracle recipe. Not only was it quick (read under 15 minutes!) with just 3 ingredients, it also was like a savory pancake that was packed with flavor and complete meal by itself. Try it, you will be surprised how great something so simple can taste.....
Ingredients
2 cups leftover lentils (any kind will do, I used a mixture of red lentils & black eyed peas, but you can use yellow, green or even leftovers from your Indian takeout!)
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour (atta)
1/2 cup mixed grated veggies like carrots, zucchini, cabbage and peppers
Olive oil for pan frying
Mash the lentils with a spoon and then mix all the ingredients (except the oil) to make a smooth thick pancake-like batter. Adjust salt if required. If the batter is too thick/dry, add some water to get the right consistency.
Heat oil in a non-stick pan and spoon dollops of the mixture onto the pan. Flatten slightly and cook till brown and crisp on both sides. Serve hot with yogurt, tomato chutney or pickle.
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