Monday, July 5, 2010

BULGUR LENTIL PILAF - BULGURLU MERCIMEK PILAVI

Bulgur Lentil Pilaf - Bulgurlu Mercimek Pilavi

Ingredients:
  • 2 medium onions
  • 2 tomatoes - peeled/seeded/chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup brown lentils
  • 1 cup medium coarse bulgur
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • salt and black pepper
Steps:
  • wash lentils and boil gently for 10 minutes, drain using cold water
  • chop and lightly brown onions in olive oil, add chopped tomatoes...add tomato paste
  • add lentils to onion/tomato and gently stir for a minute
  • add 2 cups of hot water and bring to a boil, add salt and pepper to taste
  • place bulgur in strainer and run cold water over it, drain and add to boiling mixture
  • simmer for 20 minutes on gentle heat
  • turn off heat, place paper towel over pot and place lid, keep covered for 20 minutes