These Baked Spicy Lentil Pancakes are comforting, nourishing, and packed with bold flavour. I have a feeling they might just become yours and my new favourite. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and infused with warming spices, they’re a delicious twist on a classic pancake. No frying required! They are made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or when you want something hearty yet wholesome without the fuss. Below is a video and recipe for you.
Equipment
- Large bowl preferably with lid
- Blender
- Baking or sheet tray
- Plastic brush
Ingredients
- Red lentils x 100g
- Rice,pea or whey protein x 30g
- Baking powder x 1
- Ground ginger x 1 tsp
- Ground turmeric x 1 tsp
- Ground fenugeek x 1 tsp (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Egg x 1
- Egg whites x 100mls
- Milk, coconut water or water x 20 – 30 ml
Method
- Soak the lentils in the fridge overnight.
- Before making the pancakes drain and rinse the lentils through a colander.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C or gas mark 6.
- To the blender cup add red lentils, rice, pea or whey protein, baking powder, ground sweet cinnamon, egg, egg whites and milk, coconut water or water.
- Blend these together until smoothie.
- Spread the oil across the base and around the sides of the baking or sheet tray.
- Pour in the mixture into the tray.
- When the oven is preheated bake for 12 – 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Then serve with soups, curries, stews and even salads.
- Finally enjoy.
Whether you enjoy them fresh from the oven, dipped in your favourite sauce, or tucked into lunchboxes for later, these baked spicy lentil pancakes are endlessly versatile and deeply satisfying. They’re proof that comfort food can still be nourishing, flavour-packed, and easy to make. If you give them a try, let me know how you served them and don’t forget to make extra, because they disappear fast!
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