Lentil and Chickpea Fritters With Capsicum Salsa

Step 1: Put the lentils and water in a small saucepan and cover and bring to a simmer over a medium high heat and then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 12 minutes or until lentils are tender and start to break down.

Step 2: Transfer to a medium bowl and add garam masala and ground chillies and stir and set aside for 30 minutes to cool.

Step 3: CAPSICUM SALSA - put the capsicum, onion, spring onion, lemon juice and coriander in a small bowl and season with pepper and toss to combine and set aside.

Step 4: Add besan flour. baking powder and egg to lentil mixture and stir to combine.

Step 5: Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan to medium and add 1 heaped tablespoon of mixture to pan to make 1 fritter and then add another 2 heaped tablespoons for 2 more fritters and cook for 3 to 4 minutes and turn over and cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through and transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil and repeat with remaining mixture to make a total of 6 fritters.

Step 6: Serve the fritters with the salsa, yoghurt and lemon wedges and salad for a complete meal.