Vegan Turkish Lentil Balls Recipe (Mercimek Köfte)

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1 cup dry red lentils rinsed

1 ¾ cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth

4 minced garlic cloves

2 ½ tablespoons tomato paste or harissa paste, or a mixture

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon curry powder

½ teaspoon red chili powder (optional)

¼ teaspoon garam masala

½ medium lemon juice, plus more to taste

1 cup chopped cilantro or parsley

1 cup chopped spring onion (about 2 onions, green and light green parts only)

½ cup wheat germ or cooked quinoa, plus more as needed, or fine bulgur (see notes)

subheading: Capsicum chutney (optional):

2 Medjool dates

5 raisins

2 medium green bell peppers seeds and ribs removed

1 medium lime juice

¼ teaspoon kala namak or salt to taste

¼ cup sunflower seeds plus more as desired (optional)

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