PINK FISHBALLS IN SPICY LENTIL GRAVY

Pink fishballs in spicy lentil gravy image

If your kids have a thing about 'fishy' food, try calling salmon 'pink fish' and try out these delicious fish balls

Provided by Lesley Waters

Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 medium slices white bread
450g salmon fillet , cut into rough chucks
1 egg white
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp korma curry paste
1 small onion , finely chopped
2 red peppers , finely chopped
500g carton tomato passata
50g red lentils

Steps:

In a food processor, whizz the bread to fine crumbs. Set aside, then whizz the salmon. Add the crumbs and egg white, then pulse to combine. Season. Divide into 12 balls and chill for 30 mins. Can be frozen at this stage for up to 1 month.
Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the fishballs and fry for 1-2 mins until lightly browned. Transfer to a baking tray, bake for 15 mins until golden.
Wipe the pan, add korma paste and onion, and cook for 5 mins, stirring regularly. Add peppers and cook for 2 mins. Add passata and lentils, bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 mins. Coat fishballs in the gravy and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10.4 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 1.28 milligram of sodium