Yellow Split Pea Fritters
Similar to falafel, these split pea fritters are a plant-based protein source, bite-sized, and also fairly inexpensive (and easy!) to make. Kiran, our team member, also explains what pulses are and shares other Indian-themed recipes.
Servings 14 fritters
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow split peas soaked 4+ hours
- 1 onion medium, chopped
- 2 - 3 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
- 1 handful cilantro chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- avocado oil or olive oil, for shallow frying
Instructions
- Soak yellow split peas for a minimum of 4 hours. Drain and rinse.
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse until combined.
- Heat 1 - 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet. Scoop a spoonful of mixture into your hand and form into a loose ball. Add to pan and flatten with a spatula. Be careful not to overcrowd.
- Cook until golden brown, approximately 3 minutes, flip and repeat until cooked on the other side.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Yellow Split Pea Fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 128mg6%
Potassium 158mg5%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 40IU1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg1%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.