Turkish · Vegetarian

Mercimek Köftesi

Name: Mercimek Köftesi
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 200g red lentils; 150g fine bulgur; 600ml water; 1 onion; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp parsley; 1 lemon

Servings

Ingredients

red lentils200g
fine bulgur150g
water600ml
onion1
tomato paste2 tbsp
olive oil3 tbsp
cumin1 tsp
salt1 tsp
parsley2 tbsp
lemon1

Original recipe serves about 4.

Method

1
Simmer lentils in water 15–20 minutes until soft. Stir in bulgur, cover and rest 20 minutes.
2
Fry onion in oil, add tomato paste and cumin and cook 2 minutes. Mix into lentils with salt, parsley and lemon juice.
3
Cool enough to handle and shape small oval patties; serve at room temperature.

House recipe