Poppy Seed-Spiced Lentil Dumplings

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Soft, savory lentil balls coated in nutty poppy seeds, served with a tangy yogurt sauce. This Indian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 26 minutes, pairs lentils, poppy seeds, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix cooked lentils, ground poppy seeds, diced onion, and 1 tbsp cilantro until combined. Form into 10 small balls.
  2. Step 2: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook dumplings for 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
  3. Step 3: Whisk yogurt with lemon juice and remaining cilantro. Serve dumplings warm with yogurt sauce drizzled over top.

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