Ingredients
- Red Lentils1.5 cup
Fine Bulgur0.8 cup
Water3 cup
Cumin0- Dried Mint, Ground2 tablespoon
Ground cumin3 tablespoon
Marjoram3 tablespoon- Hot Red Pepper1 tablespoon
Lemon Zest1 tablespoon- Large Onion, Chopped1 piece
Steps
- 1
Place the lentils in a pot of water over low heat and cook for 30 minutes (partially cover the pot) until the lentils are tender and a little water remains in the pot.
30 minRequired Tools:
Pot - 2
Add the bulgur and let it absorb the remaining water for a few minutes.
5 min - 3
Heat a few tablespoons of oil or butter in a frying pan and sauté the onion over low heat until it becomes translucent. Add all the spices (to taste), and a few tablespoons of water, and let the mixture blend well and the water evaporate.
10 minRequired Tools:
Frying Pan - 4
Mix the onion and spice mixture with the lentil and bulgur mixture.
5 min - 5
Let the mixture cool and allow it to firm up a bit. Shape into oval balls and place on a plate. Drizzle with olive oil. Serve with fresh herbs like mint, parsley, hot pepper, and tomatoes with lemon juice and olive oil. Serve with whole wheat bread.
10 min
Nutrition Facts
Fine Bulgurper 100gWaterper 100gCuminper 100gGround cuminper 100gMarjoramper 100gLemon Zestper 100g* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.