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Lentil dumplings

60 min4 serv.20 февр. 2026 г.

Description

The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. For this recipe, it's best to use green lentils, as they hold their shape better and don't fall apart. The lentil mince turns out to be versatile and can also be used as a filling for buns or cutlets. Below I will explain in detail. The ready dish can be served at the table.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    First, prepare all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Rinse the lentils. Cook them over medium heat for 30-40 minutes together with the bay leaf.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    In a large bowl, mix flour, butter, salt, and water. Knead into a smooth dough.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Finely chop the onion and garlic. Sauté them over medium heat until the onion becomes translucent.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Add the cooked lentils, spices, and tomato paste to the skillet. Mix well and sauté for another 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Transfer the lentil filling to a separate bowl and mash with a fork.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    Take out the dough. It should be elastic and not stick to your hands. If it sticks, add a little flour. Roll out the dough into a thin layer and use a glass to cut out circles of the desired diameter.

  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9

    Place the lentil filling in the center of the circles.

  10. 10

    Step 10

    Step 10

    Fold the circle in half, join the edges. Securely fasten the ends of the halves together.

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    Step 11

    Step 11

    Place the dumplings in boiling water together with the bay leaf. Cook until they float to the surface. This will take approximately 10 minutes.

  12. 12

    Step 12

    Step 12

    Lentil dumplings are ready.