How to do
Soak the lentils overnight.
Strain the lentils.
Discard the water you used to soak the lentils.
Take the lentils in a small pot.
Cover it with about three fingers extra water and boil it until it is cooked well.
Don't let the lentils absorb all water.
If necessary, add some more water.
Add bulgur to the lentil and put the lid on for bulgur to swell.
Sauté finely chopped onion, garlic, tomato paste and parsley.
When bulgur swells, add the mixture in the pan and mix gently.
When the ingredients are mixed thoroughly, form them into balls.
Tips
Don't use too much water at the beginning; you may add it later if necessary.
If excessive water is used, lentil balls will be too soft.
In order for little gourmets to grab the balls with their fingers comfortably, lentil balls need to have a little thick consistency.
Warnings
Green lentil and bulgur may cause gas problems.
If your baby suffers from gas problem, you may postpone the month to introduce legume or give it to them in small amounts.
You may introduce citrus fruits as of month 12.
If your baby is younger than month 12, you may remove lemon from this recipe.
Or consult your doctor and add small amounts of lemon to check how your baby tolerates it; and gradually increase its amount in time.
Keep in Mind
Lentil balls are an excellent finger food.
You may split it into bites and place them in front of your baby. Let the fun begin! Bon Appetite! It may be a great alternative especially for children that refuse eating classic legume.
If you are worried about your baby suffering from gas problem, red lentil is the right alternative for you.
For detailed information about lentil, click here.
