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Indian-Style Lentil Meatballs
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Italy Authentic home cooking from Italy, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Italy as Polpette All’Indiana
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Indian-Style Lentil Meatballs

Francesca Masucci
Francesca Masucci @Masushi

Indian-Style Lentil Meatballs

Francesca Masucci
Francesca Masucci @Masushi
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Ingredients

6 servings
  • 1 cancrushed tomatoes
  • 1 cancoconut milk
  • 1red onion
  • 2 clovesgarlic
  • 2 tablespoonstomato paste
  • 1 teaspoonsweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoonturmeric
  • 1 teaspooncumin
  • 1/2 teaspoonnutmeg
  • 1 canlentils
  • 1 cuppotatoes, boiled and diced (about 150 grams)
  • 1 slicebread
  • 1 tablespooncurry powder
  • 4 tablespoonschickpea flour
  • 4 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
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  1. 1

    Add the lentils, boiled diced potatoes, bread, curry powder, olive oil, and a pinch of salt to a food processor.

  2. 2

    Pulse until you get a creamy mixture.

  3. 3

    Transfer to a bowl and gradually mix in the chickpea flour until the mixture is thick and sticky.

  4. 4

    Let rest for 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    With damp hands, form meatballs using about half a tablespoon of the mixture for each.

  6. 6

    Cook in an air fryer at 350°F (180°C) for 15 minutes, turning halfway through.

  7. 7

    To make the sauce: finely chop the onion and garlic, then sauté in a skillet with a generous drizzle of oil.

  8. 8

    After 5 minutes, add the spices and toast for 1 minute.

  9. 9

    Stir in the tomato paste, add the crushed tomatoes, a pinch of sugar, and a little salt. Mix well. Add the coconut milk and cook over low heat until the sauce is creamy.

  10. 10

    Add the meatballs and cook for another 5 minutes, turning them in the sauce.

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Published in the US on April 21, 2026 14:02

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Meatball Red Onion Lentil Turmeric Coconut Tomato Potato Garlic Garbanzo Bean

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