Latkes (pancakes)
Cilantro 2 cups
Scallion, chopped 1/3 cup (approx. 3 scallions)
Chilli pepper, dried 1/2 tsp
Ginger 2 inches x 1/2 inch
Baking soda 1/4 tsp
Sea salt 1 tsp
Garlic 1 clove
Turmeric 1 tsp
Coconut oil
Directions
Soak red lentils 5 hours minimum in 1-1/2 cup water. Drain and discard water.
Add all ingredients (except scallion and oil) into high-speed blender or food processor, and blend until a pasty batter is formed.
In a bowl, mix batter with scallions.
Add coconut oil to frying pain and heat to medium.
Add 1/2 cup batter to frying pan and flatten from center outwards with the back of a spoon.
Add additional oil as needed.
Fry for 2 minutes with lid closed.
Flip pancake to other side and fry for 1-1/2 minutes.
Makes 6 GF (gluten-free) pancakes.
Serve with your favourite chutney.
Happy Chanukah!