Red Lentil Balls
TYPE
LEFTOVERS
LEVEL
MEDIUM
TOTAL TIME
30 MIN.
Ingredients
SERVES 4
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 onion
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp hot paprika
- 1 tsp Sumac
- 200g red lentils
- 1/2 bunch spring onions
- 10 sprigs of parsely
- 5 sprigs of mint
- 2 eggs
- 100g flour
- 750ml water
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Olive oil or hazelnut oil for frying
- Salt
Method
- Grind the coriander and cumin seeds.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan. Finely chop the onions and garlic and fry until soft. Add the coriander, cumin, both types of paprika and sumac.
- Add the lentils and water. Cook the lentils until the water is absorbed. Let it cool.
- Finely chop the spring onions and sauté with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Chop the parsley and mint. Add the sautéed onions and chopped herbs to the lentils.
- Separate the egg yolk from the egg white and add the yolk to the lentil mix. Add in the flour.
- Whisk the egg whites to moderately-soft peaks. Gradually incorporate it into the lentil mixture.
- Put the frying oil in a large pan. Once the oil heats up, make small balls of the lentil mix and fry.
