Spicy Red Lentil Balls
Ingredients
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 garlic clove (chopped)
- ½ cup red lentils
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 ½ tablespoons cake flour
- 2/3 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 lime (juiced)
Preparation
- in a hot pan, add ½ the oil and fry the onion until translucent.
- add the garlic, lentils, curry powder and oats. pour in the water and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes. after all the liquid has evaporated, cool down and soak for 10 minutes.
- make balls from the lentil dough. fry in a pan with oil for about 8 minutes. remove and keep warm.
- in a saucepan, add the remaining oil to the pan, add the flour and sauté for 2 minutes.
- add the coconut milk and stock water and allow to reduce slightly.
- add the fried balls and finish with lime juice.
Nutrition Profile
GI: 50 (Medium)
300
Calories
35g
Carbs
10g
Protein
15g
Fat
* Estimated per serving. Values may vary based on exact brands used.
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