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Spiced red lentil and carrot savoury muffins

Savoury muffins with red lentils, carrot and mild curry spices. Great warm or cold in a lunchbox.

  • Time50 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £0.24 a head
  • Oven190°C (170°C fan)
12 muffins

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Simmer the lentils in the water for 12 minutes until soft and the water is absorbed. Leave to cool.

    12 min
  2. 2

    Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Line a 12 hole muffin tin with paper cases.

  3. 3

    Mix the flour, baking powder, cumin and turmeric in a large bowl.

  4. 4

    Whisk the eggs, oil and milk together, then stir in the cooked lentils, carrot and coriander.

  5. 5

    Fold the wet mixture into the flour until just combined. Divide between the cases.

  6. 6

    Bake for 25 minutes until risen and golden.

    25 min
  7. 7

    Cool for 10 minutes before eating.

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