Vegetarian Meat ball

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Vegetarian Meat ball

Recipe by Mudita BhageriaCourse: Curry, sideCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

2

hours 
Cooking time

40

minutes

This recipe is great for people who are just starting out as vegetarians! However, they’re really delicious and fantastic for anyone

Ingredients

  • For balls

  • ½ cup chana dal – Soak for about 1-2 hour

  • 1 can jackfruit or about 1 cup fresh

  • ½ tsp cumin seed

  • 4-5 whole black peppers

  • ½ inch cinnamon stick

  • 2-3 cardamom pods

  • ⅓ tsp hing

  • For gravy

  • 2 tomatoes – ground

  • 1 medium sized onion – ground

  • 2 green chillies – finely chopped

  • 1 tsp garlic – ground

  • 1 tsp ginger – ground

  • 1 tsp red chilly powder

  • 1 tsp coriander powder

  • 1 tsp turmeric powder

  • 2 tsp coriander leaves for garnish

  • Oil for frying

  • Salt to taste

Directions

  • For ball
  • Put a pressure cooker or fry pan on the stove. Add 2 tsp oil. Then add cumin seed, hing, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, jackfruit, and chana dal. Mix and add 2-3 tbsp water and salt. Wait until you hear a whistle, and open the cooker; the dal should be tender. Make sure it’s not burned but still dry.
  • Now, grind the dal. Make a ball (golf ball sized). If it is too watery, add chickpea flour.
  • Then fry all balls golden brown and keep aside.
  • For gravy
  • Put a pan on the gas. Add 2 tsp oil then wait 30 seconds. Add onion and stir at medium heat for about 3-5 minutes. Now add tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and green chilly. Mix and keep on the gas for about 3-5 minutes. Now add turmeric powder, red chilly powder, coriander powder, salt, and 2 cups water and wait 2-3 minutes or until gravy is boiling.
  • Now, add the balls and cover the lid for 3-4 minutes.
  • Ready to serve!
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rice and chapati.

Notes