Spiced Lentil & Carrot Fritters
Golden fritters made from red lentils and carrots, flavored with cumin and coriander.

Total
22 min
Prep
12 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 150 g red lentils, cooked
- 80 g carrot, grated
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Mix cooked lentils, grated carrot, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Form into 8 small balls and flatten slightly.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Cook fritters 4‑5 minutes per side until firm and lightly browned.
- 5
Serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
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