If you want something quick to do in the afternoon with tea or to serve sudden guests, this might be one of the best options.
This recipe doesn't require many ingredients, it needs no time except if you have soaked the lentils, and it tastes good. I always put some roughly blended lentils in my fridge so whenever I crave or need something quick, I can make this without wasting time in preparation. You can follow this trick too.
Let me share the quickest and tastiest recipe that we call Peyaju in our language.
Ingredients:
- Lentils 200 gm (soaked for more than 2 hours)
- Shrimps 50 gm (optional)
- Onion slices 100 gm
- Green cillies, as per your taste
- 1/3 tsp of Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp of Salt
- 1/2 tsp of ginger and garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp of cumin powder/paste
This is to serve 2/3 persons. If you need more you can increase the ingredients accordingly. You can mix all the ingredients and preserve them in the fridge for up to months. Whenever you need just put off the fridge a few hours before frying and a tasty snack would be prepared!
Step-by-step process.
Soak the lentils for over 2 hours in water, strain them, and blend roughly. If you need a smooth texture then blend as per. I like the rough texture, it's more crispy this way.
Put all the spices accordingly and mix them properly.
Take the onion slices, chilies, and if you want some coriander and mix them with the shrimp and lentils.
I added the small shrimp to enhance the taste, it's not mandatory. Mix all the ingredients properly and they will be ready to fry.
You can give them your desired shape, I used a spoon to put them in the hot oil. Fry for a few minutes in medium-low heat. Flip occasionally to cook evenly on both sides.
Take them off the pan when done and they will be ready to serve.
Serve them hot with sauce, salad, or any other way you want.
See, how simple, easy, and quick the recipe is. You can enjoy a comforting delight at home whenever you feel like by making this snack. And if you follow the trick to put the blended lentils in the fridge then it would be operated in no time.
This is one of my go-to snacks and I love the taste. It's our traditional and most popular snack as well.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe and will try it. Let me know your experience.
