Coral Lentil Balls with Tomato Sauce
Hey there, folks! Today I've got a delicious recipe for you: Coral Lentil Balls with Tomato Sauce. Trust me, it's a game-changer! So, you start by cooking those red lentils until they're nice and soft. Let them cool - don't burn your fingers like I once did (ouch!). Mix them with onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, breadcrumbs, and seasoning. Roll them into walnut-sized balls. Now, here's a tip I learned the hard way: make sure your lentil mixture isn't too wet. If it is, just add a bit more breadcrumbs to help it bind together. Next, simmer those lentil balls in a flavorful tomato sauce. The smell alone will make your mouth water, I guarantee it. And voilà! You've got yourself a plate of crispy lentil balls swimming in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. Your taste buds will thank you, and your guests will be begging for more. Enjoy, my friends!
Ingredients
- red lentils250g
- onion1
- garlic cloves3
- cumin1 tsp
- coriander1 tsp
- breadcrumbs50g
- olive oil2 tbsp
- crushed tomatoes400g
- tomato paste2 tbsp
- salt and pepperto taste
- fresh parsleyhandful
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Directions
- 1
Cook red lentils in salted water for 15 minutes until soft. Drain and let cool.
- 2
Mix lentils with diced onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
- 3
Form into balls the size of a walnut.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a pan and brown the balls on all sides for 5 minutes.
- 5
In the same pan, add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Season and simmer 10 minutes.
- 6
Return the balls to the sauce and cook together for 5 more minutes.
- 7
Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
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