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Dhal Balls With Yogurt

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Ingredients

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2/3 cup whole green lentil
1 cup plain yogurt
6 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
4 tablespoons fresh coconut, shredded
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
2 green chilies, seeded, chopped (i often use canned chopped chiles)
1 piece fresh gingerroot, grated (1 1-inch piece)
1 egg, beaten
salt
pepper
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
vegetable oil, for deep-frying
cilantro leaf, chopped (garnish)

Nutritional information

353.5
Calories
63 g
Calories From Fat
7 g
Total Fat
3.6 g
Saturated Fat
60.8 mg
Cholesterol
250.9 mg
Sodium
55.5 g
Carbs
13.7 g
Dietary Fiber
6.8 g
Sugars
18.3 g
Protein
177g
Serving Size

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Dhal Balls With Yogurt

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    Based on a recipe from Linda Fraser's book, The Book of Curries and Indian Foods. This is great served in pitas (use recipe #187699) with shredded or torn lettuce and chopped tomato. Cook time doesn't include the 2 hours required to soak the lentils after picking through them.

    • 125 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Dhal Balls With Yogurt, Based on a recipe from Linda Fraser’s book, The Book of Curries and Indian Foods This is great served in pitas (use recipe #187699) with shredded or torn lettuce and chopped tomato Cook time doesn’t include the 2 hours required to soak the lentils after picking through them


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Place Lentils in a Sieve and Rinse Thoroughly Under Cold Running Water.

    2
    Done

    Pick Over Lentils Removing Any Grit. Place in a Bowl, Cover With Cold Water and Soak 2 Hours.

    3
    Done

    Meanwhile, Mix Yogurt With 2 Tablespoons of the Cilantro and the Chile Powder. Cover and Refrigerate.

    4
    Done

    Drain Lentils, Cover With Fresh Water and Simmer 30 Minutes, or Until Tender. Add to Vegetable Mill or Food Processor and Puree or Mash Well. Transfer to a Bowl, Add 2 Tablespoons of the Coconut, the Bread Crumbs, Remaining Cilantro, Chiles, Gingerroot, Egg, Salt and Pepper; Mix Well. Refrigerate 30 Minutes.

    5
    Done

    Dampen Hands, Then Carefully Roll Mixture Into 1-Inch Balls, Then Roll Balls in Flour to Coat Completely.

    6
    Done

    Half-Fill a Deep Pan or Deep-Fryer With Oil and Heat to 375f (190c), or Until a 1-Inch Cube of Bread Browns in 50 Seconds.

    7
    Done

    Fry About 6 Balls at a Time 2 to 3 Minutes, Until Golden Brown.

    8
    Done

    Drain on Paper Towels.

    9
    Done

    Serve Hot With Yogurt Sauce, Sprinkled With Remaining Coconut and Garnished With Cilantro Leaves.

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