Lentil and carrot fritters
- Age: 10–12 months (Self-feeding)
- Texture: Finger food
- Prep: 6 min
- Cook: 8 min
- Makes: 8 fritters
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp cooked red lentils
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- 1 pinch ground cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Contains: Egg, Wheat
Method
- Mix the lentils, carrot, egg, flour and cumin into a thick batter.
- Cook spoonfuls in the oil 3 minutes a side until golden and firm.
- Cool.
Safety: Cool fully before handing over — the inside stays hot much longer than the outside.
Storage: Fridge 2 days, freezer 1 month.
Tip: Iron in a fritter. Any leftover dal or lentil mash is the start of these.
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