Green Lentil Balls

Name: Green Lentil Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 0.8 cup Green lentils; 500 ml Water; Cumin; Chili flakes to taste; Salt to taste; 4 tbsp Yogurt; 2 clove Garlic; 1 tbsp Butter; Mint to taste

by Diyetisyen Esma Kartal@esmayenicekartal

Green lentils cooked until thickened after being blended, with yogurt and garlic.

Open in Guston

40 min
40 min total
2 servings
Easy difficulty

Nutritionper serving

approximately 75 kcal
Protein: approximately 1.3 g, 7% of calories
Fat: approximately 6.9 g, 80% of calories
Carbs: approximately 2.5 g, 13% of calories

Not counted: Green lentils.

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Steps6

Step 1. Rinse the lentils
Rinse the .
Step 2. Cook with water
Add the and cook over medium heat until the water is absorbed.
Green lentils
Step 3. Blend the lentils
Once the water is absorbed, remove from the stove and blend.
Green lentils
Step 4. Get the right consistency
Then return to the stove and cook while stirring, until the liquid is fully absorbed.
This step is important, otherwise the mixture won't hold its shape; it's normal for it to stick a little to the bottom.
Green lentils
Step 5. Add salt and spices
Once the water is completely absorbed and the mixture has firmed up, add the and spices, then knead.
CuminChili flakes
Step 6. Shape and serve
Shape and serve.