Sour Bulghur Kofta And Chickpeas Soup Recipe

Preparation

1. Add ground sumac to 1/2 cup hot water and set aside for 30 mins. and then drain (we will use the water only),
2. In the meantime place the bulgur, somolina, salt and water in a saucepan and cook over very low heat until all the water is absorbed,
3. Once the mixture cools down, add  flour and tomato paste, then start mixing with your hands,
4. Make small round balls from the mixture,
5. Pour some flour in a large baking sheet and put balls in it,
6. After all the balls are complete shale the sheet and make all the balls covered with flour,
7. In a pan melt the butter,
8. Add tomato paste and cook for 3-4 mins., constantly stirring,
9. Add ground pepper and stir,
10. Add grated tomato and cook 2-3 mins.,
11. Add water and stir well,
12. When the water starts to boil add bulghur kofta balls and cook for 10-15 mins., constantly stirring,
13. Add chickpeas and sumac water and cook for another 5 mins.,
14. Add salt, stir and remove from heat.