How to Make Nigerian AKARA with LENTILS | Easy Breakfast Recipe (UPDATED)

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Chickpeas provide protein with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is less processed.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika offers color without the heat.

seasoning cube

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: salt

Homemade mixes can be tailored to taste.

Check black-eyed peas for stones and dirt, then rinse well.

Soak black-eyed peas for 30 minutes to 1 hour to soften them.

Rinse soaked lentils properly after soaking for an hour.

Blend soaked lentils with red onions, one hot pepper, one tablespoon knorr powder, and red bell pepper, adding just enough water to achieve a thick paste.

Heat vegetable oil until hot, checking by dropping a little mixture to see if it sizzles.

Scoop the mixture into the hot oil and fry until both sides are cooked and golden brown.

Remove from oil and drain.

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