Masoor Daal Kebab | Red Lentil Fritters

An Indian classic, Masoor Daal Kebab is made with red lentils, steamed broccoli + turmeric!

Split red lentils or Masoor Dal (dhuli) is one of the more underappreciated lentils in India. They have a delicate and sweet flavour, break down really fast during cooking and a simple, healthy, delicious meal can be ready in way less time than it takes to order takeout.

Masoor Daal Kebab | Red Lentil Fritters

Print Recipe

with Turmeric and Broccoli (Vegan, DF, GF)

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Indian

Keyword Lentils

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Servings 4

Ingredients

For the Daal

• 2 cups split red lentils
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup chopped shallots or mild red onions
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp salt

For the Fritters | Kebab

• 2 cups steamed brocolli
• 2-3 tbsp rice flour (or regular AP flour)
• 1 cup shallots or mild red onions
• 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
• 1 tsp coriander seed powder
• 2 tbsp mild-tasting oil - I use Grapeseed oil
• 1/2 tsp salt, as needed

Instructions

Cook the Daal - 20 mins

• Rinse lentils a couple oftimes and then pour into a sauce pan along withwater, 1/2 tsp turmeric and 1/2 tsp salt.
• Boil, covered for 15 minson medium. Leave covered while you get the other ingredients ready. 

Making Fritters - 10 mins

• Steamthe broccoli florets in a bowl in the microwave with a little bit of water tocover the broccoli (45 secs).
• Chopthe broccoli and add to the cooked lentil mixture. Add the remainingingredients now and mix/ knead a few times till it is all well mixed.
• Heat oil in a pan and turnheat to medium. Scoop a tablespoon of       batter into the oil and press down toflatten the fritters slightly. Cook on each side for 4-5 minutes.
• Serve with hummus, yoghurt,cucumber salad, rice or even between two slices of bread.