Red lentil pancakes

Name: Red lentil pancakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 165 g / 1 cup red split lentils*, soaked overnight; scant 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp baking powder*; 1½ tsp chickpea flour*; OPTIONAL: 1 tsp each cumin, turmeric, coriander and ½ tsp ground chilli powder; OPTIONAL: garlic clove + thick slice of ginger; vegetable oil, for frying; 15 ml / 1 tbsp mild olive oil; 2 zucchinis, sliced thinly; salt, to season; ½ tsp garam masala; vegan yoghurt / cream (or see below); shop bought chutney (I used tomato and chilli); small bunch of coriander / cilantro, choppedHOMEADE CASHEW CREAM (optional) 70 g / ½ cup raw cashews, soaked overnight; ½ lime, zest and juice (about 2 tbsp); salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:15min

Red lentil pancakes are easy to make, healthy and filling. They are naturally vegan and gluten-free, make for a perfect savoury breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:32 GMT