Lentil “Meatballs” in Curry Sauce is a simple recipe with clear steps and fresh flavour. Are you looking for a vegan alternative that feels like a real meal. A treat for all whether you are vegan or not.
First, this dish uses Brown Onions diced, Olive Oil, Garlic crushed to build flavour without making the method hard to follow. Then, the recipe keeps each step short, so it suits home cooks who want a reliable result.
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Lentil “Meatballs” in Curry Sauce
Ingredients
Curry Sauce
- 1 Brown Onions diced
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic crushed
- 1 tsp Ginger grated
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- 1 tbsp Coriander finely diced
- ½ tsp Ground Cardamom
- ½ tsp Ground Cumin
- ½ tsp Cayenne
- 2 Tomatoes finely diced
- 1 tin Coconut Milk
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1-2 tsp Salt to Taste
- 1-2 tsp Tamarind Paste To Taste
Lentil Balls
- 1 cup Cooked Brown Lentils
- ½ cup Cooked Quinoa
- 1 clove Garlic crushed
- 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Ginger grated
- ⅓ cup Coriander finely chopped
- ½ tsp Curry Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ ts-p Black pepper
- 170 grams Firm Tofu
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 200°C
Lentil Balls
- Add half the cooked lentils and the quinoa to a food processor and puree until it is a thick grainy paste
- Place in a bowl with remaining lentils
- Add the tofu and olive oil to the food processor and blend until a smooth paste. Add to lentil mix.
- Combine all the remaining ingredients in the bowl and combine with hands until well combined. Form into small balls and place on oven tray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes
Curry Sauce
- Add the oil to a saucepan and bring to heat. Add the brown onions and cook on a low heat until translucent.
- Add ginger and garlic and fry off for a minute
- Now add your spices and combine for another 1 minute
- Add all the remaining ingredients other than salt and tamarind paste and bring to a low simmer
- simmer for 5-8 minutes and then taste before seasoning
- Depending on how sweet your tomatoes were add 1-2 tsp salt and 1-2 tsp tamarind paste to balance your sauce.
- Serve the meat balls with a lashing of Coconut Curry Sauce and enjoy all the superfood benefits this recipe holds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this recipe good for home cooks?
Because Lentil “Meatballs” in Curry Sauce uses a clear method and familiar ingredients, it is easy to follow at home. It also gives strong flavour without adding too many hard steps.
Can I prepare this recipe ahead of time?
Yes. First, prepare the ingredients or dressing ahead. Then, finish the final cooking or assembly close to serving time for the best texture.
Which ingredients matter most in this dish?
The key ingredients are Brown Onions diced, Olive Oil, Garlic crushed. Therefore, fresh produce and good pantry staples will make the biggest difference to flavour.
Where can I find more recipes like this?
You can explore our cooking classes, browse food and wine events, or visit our cookbooks for more home cooking ideas.