Aduki Bean and bulgar wheat Balls

Aduki Bean & Bulgur Wheat Balls
 
Preparation time: 15 - 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 - 40 minutes
Serves: 3- 4 portions
 
Ingredients:

• 6 ounces aduki beans (soaked overnight)

·         1 1/3 cups bulgur wheat
·         2 cups vegetable stock
·         3 tablespoons olive oil
·         1 onion, finely chopped
·         2 garlic cloves, crushed
·         1 teaspoon ground coriander
·         1 teaspoon ground cumin
·         3 tablespoons of egg replacer
·         3/4-1 cup dried breadcrumbs
·         2 tablespoons of mild curry powder
Directions:
1.    Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
2.    Cook the adzuki beans in boiling water for 40 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse. Let cool.
3.    Cook the bulgur wheat in the stock for 10 minutes until the stock is absorbed. Set aside.
4.    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet to fry onion, garlic, and spices for 4-5 minutes.
5.    In a boil, mix onion, beans, cilantro, seasoning, and eggs and mash with a potato masher. Add the bread crumbs and bulgur wheat and stir well. Cover and chill for 1 hour, until firm.
6.    With wet hands mould the mixture into 30 ball shapes.
7.    Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 30 – 40 minutes.