HOW TO MAKE AKARA USING LENTILS - ZEELICIOUS QUICK FIX

lentils

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: split peas

Chickpeas offer similar texture and flavor, while split peas are often less expensive.

onion

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: leeks

Shallots provide a milder flavor, while leeks can be more affordable.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños offer heat with less intensity, and bell peppers are milder.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Wash the lentils 2-3 times with clean tap water.

Wash the onion and peppers as well.

Place the lentils, red bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, onion, seasoning cubes, and salt in a blender.

Add 1/2 cup of water and blend until perfectly smooth, blending in batches if necessary.

If using, add 1 egg to the second batch of lentils and blend again until well combined.

Transfer the puree to a mixing bowl and adjust seasoning if needed.

Place enough vegetable oil in a pan for deep frying and allow it to heat up completely.

Gently scoop some of the batter into the hot oil with a spoon, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Fry on one side until browned, then flip to the other side and fry again for about 4-5 minutes per batch.

Remove from the pan and place in a colander or on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.

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