Lentil Kofte Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1,5 cups red lentils,
• 1 onion, chopped,
• 1 cup bulgur wheat,
• 4 cups water,
• 1 handful dill,
• 2 tablespoons olive oil,
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste,
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika,
• 1 teaspoon black pepper,
• 3 teaspoons salt,
• 1 handful of chopped dill,
• 1 handful of chopped parsley,
• 1 handful of chopped fresh mint.

Preparation:

1. Rinse the lentils well and cook in 4 cups of water until most of the water is absorbed,
2. Remove from heat, add the bulgur and salt, stir, put the lid on and let rest for 15 mins,
3. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan and add the onion and cook until tender,
4. Add intomato paste, then stir for 1-2 mins,
5. Add the paprika and black pepper, stir and remove from heat,
6. Add tthe mixture to the lentil mixture and mix well,
7. Finally add the finely dill, parsley and mint and knead well,
8. Once the mixture cools, form walnut sized balls out of the mixture and place on a serving platter lined with lettuce leaves,
9. Serve with lemon slices.

Bon appétit…