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Warm Indian Spiced Fritter Wrap

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Total time: 35 Minutes

Servings: 10

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    2 ½ cups (625 mL) split red lentils

    2 cups (500 mL) red onion, minced

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) fresno chili, minced

    1 ½ cups (375 mL) fresh cilantro, minced

    2 tsp (10 mL) kosher salt

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) chili flakes

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) curry leaves, minced

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) curry powder

    2 tsp (10 mL) fennel seeds

    1 cup (250 mL) plain Greek yogurt

    ¼ cup (60 mL) fresh mint, chopped

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) garlic, minced

    1 tsp (5 mL) cumin

    ½ tsp (2.5 mL) chili powder

    salt, to taste

    10 pieces pita bread

    2 cups (500 mL) lettuce leaves, shredded

    2 cups (500 mL) cucumber slices

    2 cups (500 mL) tomatoes, sliced


Directions

  1. In a pot of boiling water, add lentils and cook for 3 minutes, drain well. Add to a food processor and blend to a semi-coarse mixture.
  2. Add onion, chili, cilantro, salt, chili flakes, curry leaves, curry powder, fennel, and lentils the same food processor and pulse until combined.
  3. Form the mixture into 30 evenly sized balls and then flatten into small disks. Place onto a parchment lined sheet tray.
  4. Fry vada in a 375°F (190°C) deep fryer filled with neutral oil until golden brown, roughly 4-5 minutes. Remove and place on a paper towel or wire rack. Reserve and keep warm.
  5. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, mint, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
  6. Warm pita bread. Spread yogurt-mint sauce on each pita. Add lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and three vada. Fold pita bread in half and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 340
  • Total Fat 2 g
  • Saturated Fat 0 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Carbohydrates 63 g
  • Dietary Fibre 11 g
  • Sugar 7 g
  • Protein 19 g
  • Sodium 990 mg
  • Potassium 772 mg
  • Folate 286 mcg