Toad (and frogspawn) in the hole

I sometimes find standard toad in the hole too heavy, but maybe that's my cooking.  In this recipe, I have added a small amount of lentil mix.  This serves two purposes.  First, it hides some excellent sources of nutrition.  Secondly, it just tastes really nice because the lentils have a meaty flavour.

Serves 4

Batter

2 eggs

125g (4oz) wholemeal flour

300ml whole milk

1 tsp salt

Innards

4 sausages cut into pieces 

a tin of lentils

onion

1/2 grated carrot and courgette

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1.  Mix the batter ingredients together in a food processor and leave to stand.  You can prepare in advance and store in the fridge for a day.

2.  Fry off the onion for a few minutes, then add the carrot and courgette.  Add the lentils and cook for 10 minutes.  Add a little water if necessary.

3.  In a hot 230 degrees C oven, heat up your dish with a layer of sunflower oil in the bottom, for about 10-15 minutes.

3.  Take out your dish, and add the chopped sausages.  Spread a thin layer of lentil mix over the top.  Finally, fill up with the batter mix.

4.  Cook for about 30 minutes at 200 degrees C, or until fluffed up and browned.  It won't rise as much as if you had used plain flour.