Step 1

Wash and rinse lentils under running water until the water is not cloudy anymore.

Step 2

Soak lentils in boiling water for 30 minutes. This will make the lentils tender which, in turn, makes it easier to blend them.

Step 3

Drain the soaked lentils, and add them to the blender. Add chopped onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, and cilantro (set aside a few cilantro leaves for later). Pulse until a smooth paste is formed. (This is your lentil pancake batter!)

Step 4

Transfer the puree to a mixing bowl. Add rice flour and the remaining cilantro. Mix well.

Step 5

Spread butter on a flat pan over a medium-high heat. Add 2-3 tablespoons of pancake batter to the pan and using the back of the spoon shape it into a round pancake shape.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium and cook on each side for 3-4 minutes or until golden and crispy. Enjoy!