Wo – lentil patties

Ingredients :

• 1 cup of black lentils
• 1 tablespoon of chopped ginger
• 1/4 c. teaspoon of asafoetida (Hing)
• 1/2 c. teaspoon of ground cumin (Jeera)
• 3 teaspoons of oil
• Salt

Preparation :

Soak black lentils in water overnight, until the black film is easily removed and remove it.
Mix in the blender the lentils with a little water until obtain a dough, add spices and mix well.
Heat a lightly oiled pan and make a cakes of small shape (like a pancake) with lentils dough. Let brown on both sides and serve hot.

Astuces : Asafoetida helps digestion and is also an “anti-flatulence”. Its smell is very strong and unpleasant for people who are not accustomed to this odor, but when it is cooked it perfumes the dishes.