LENTIL KOFTES
100 g red split lentils
500 ml water
1 onion, chopped finely
2 cloves of garlic
2 tsp tomato puree
50 gr fine bulgar wheat
1-2 tbsp olive oil
juice of half a lemon
bunch of fresh herbs OR
1 tsp dried herb of your chose
pinch of cumin powder, chilli flakes ( optional )
salt and pepper.
Place the lentils, onion and garlic in a sauce pan with the water and bring it to boil then simmer for 12-15 minutes. Then add the tomato puree and bulgar wheat, mix and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until all the water is absorbed. Turn the heat off.
Add olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, spices, salt and pepper to the pan and mix. Place the lid on and let it stand for 10-15 minutes until just warm.
Take a tea spoonful each and shape them like little sausages. Serve them warm on a bed of lettuce.