BBQ cake

Instructions

1. Cook the red lentils in water for 10 minutes, then drain and roughly mash them with a fork.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, turmeric and pepper.
3. Add the mashed lentils, the finely sliced onion, the chopped chilli, the crushed garlic and the coriander.
4. Gradually pour in the water, mixing until you have a thick, smooth batter.
5. Heat the oil to 175 °C in a deep saucepan.
6. Take small spoonfuls of batter and slide them into the oil, a few at a time.
7. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning them, until golden brown.
8. Drain on kitchen paper and serve straight away.