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Ingredients
- 2 cups red split lentils
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup sesame seeds
- 2 eggs
- Olive oil for frying
- Honey optional
Nutritional Facts
Instructions
- Rinse lentils well, add to a large pot with 4 cups water, so the lentils are covered. Place pot over medium high heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, uncovered, stirring frequently until lentils are soft.
- Strain lentils, add to a bowl and mash with a potato masher or a food processor into a fairly smooth paste. Add flour and sesame seeds. Stir, add in eggs one at a time mixing well. The batter should be wet but thick. If it is too wet, add a little more flour.
- Add a thin layer of oil to a saute pan bring over medium-high heat. Once hot, spoon batter into pan making small or large pancakes. Don’t overcrowd the pan. Flip when the first side is browned and cook until done. Remove from pan, drizzle with honey if desired and serve hot.