Mercimek Koftesi Lentil Bulgur Bites

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Simmer lentils in water for 15–20 minutes until very soft with a little moisture remaining.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Stir in bulgur, cover and leave off heat for 20 minutes.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Fry onion in olive oil for 7 minutes. Add tomato paste, pepper paste and cumin for 1 minute.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Mix onion mixture and salt thoroughly into warm lentil-bulgur mixture. Cool until comfortable to handle, then add spring onion, parsley and lemon juice.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Squeeze small portions in your palm into ridged oval bites. Serve on lettuce leaves.