Mercimek Koftesi

Mercimek Koftesi (lit. Lentil Balls) is a Turkish appetizer. It is made up of lentil, bulghur, parsley, onions and spices. It is served with lettuce by its side.

Preparation
INGREDIENTS

1 cup of lentils

1.5 cups thin meatball bulghur

1 onion

1 bunch of parsley

2-3 tablespoons of oil

1 bunch of spring onions

2 tablespoons of tomato paste

3 cups of water

Enough salt

Cumin

Chili peppers

Black pepper

Wash the lentils and place them in a suitable pot and add 3 cups of water. Boil until soft.

When it dries, throw it into the bulgur and leave it for half an hour with the lid closed.

In a separate frying pan, fry the finely chopped onion in light oil until it turns pink and add tomato paste and roast it for 1-2 minutes and remove it from the stove.

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