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Savory meatballs with vegetable gravy, perfect for Fleurieu Food & Wine pairing.

Lentil “Meatballs” in Curry Sauce

Jackie Mazzocato
Are you looking for a vegan alternative that feels like a real meal. A treat for all whether you are vegan or not.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 222 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 11gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 1174mgPotassium: 478mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 727IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 3mg
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