Fermented Red Lentil Pancakes

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Able to be frozen: yes 

Age Appropriate: Once tolerating dairy

Fermented Red Lentil Pancakes

GF | NF | EF

  • Container with Lid
  •  Blender
  • Large bowl
  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • Frying Pan
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Grater
  • 3/4 cup red lentils  (dried)
  • 3/4 cup milk kefir  (or coconut for DF)
  • 1/4 cup water 
  • 3/4 cup water for blending ((for blending))
  • 1 small carrot  (grated)
  • 1/4 bunch shallots (finely sliced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander  (finely chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove  (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt 
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil/fat 
  1. Add the red lentils to a container and pour in the milk kefir and 1/4 cup water. Mix well and cover with a lid to ferment over night

  2. The following day, add the fermented lentils to a blender with an extra 3/4 cup water, salt and baking powder. Blend on high until smooth 

  3. Pour into a large bowl and add in a finely chopped garlic clove, finely sliced shallots, coriander and grated carrot. Mix well to combine 

  4. Preheat a frying pan over a medium – high heat and add in one tbsp of cooking oil/fat 

  5. Once the pan is hot, begin spooning in the batter. You can make either large or small pancakes. The pancakes are best cooked thinly

  6. Once you see small bubbles appearing on top of the pancakes, flip and cook on the following side until golden

  7. Complete this process until you have cooked all of the batter

* These pancakes can be served as is or with smashed avocado. If you make large pancakes you can fill the centre with avocado and roll them up like a wrap to serve 

1 meal a day, Baby Led Weaning, BLW, Breakfast, Fritters, Snack
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October 9, 2023 at 2:56 am
Carly says:

Hey guys! For some reason I can't see this recipe, just thought I'd flag it. Thanks ❤️

October 9, 2023 at 4:25 am
Luka says:

oh thanks carly, it should be fixed now! x

December 19, 2023 at 12:31 pm
Morgan says:

Do I put them in a fridge to ferment or just leave on the bench

December 31, 2023 at 1:41 am
Luka says:

the bench!

January 17, 2025 at 8:39 am
Yvonne says:

Hi ladies, just wondering if you freeze the batter or if you can freeze the pancakes? Or both? Thanks

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