Lentily koefte

Method

1. 01

   Köfte from lentils is a vegetarian option. The dish is rich in vegetable proteins and very tasty. The shape of the kefte resembles cutlets, but they do not need to be fried or stewed.

2. 02

   Wash the lentils well and pour cold water. Put it on the fire and bring it to a boil, remove the foam. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, until the lentils are soft. Water should still remain, the consistency is semi-liquid, but the lentils quickly absorb all the liquid.

3. 03

   Pour the small bulgur with boiling water. If you buy a large one, grind it in a coffee grinder. Pour boiling water so that the bulgur is completely covered with water. Cover the lid and leave to swell for 15 minutes.

4. 04

   Onions are finely sliced.

5. 05

   Grate the carrots in a fine grater.

6. 06

   Roast in oil first the onion to a ruddy color, and then add carrots to the onion (or do without it). Add to the pan tomato paste and all spices.

7. 07

   It's good to mix it up. Put it off the fire.

8. 08

   Hot lentils to beat with a blender.

9. 09

   Pour bulgur and onions with carrots and tomato paste into lentil porridge.

10. 10

    All good to mix and leave to cool under the cover. During this time, the groat will absorb the water completely.

11. 11

    Cut the greens finely.

12. 12

    Add greens to the bulk. Sprinkle, pepper to taste. It's good to mix.

13. 13

    Form from the resulting mass of small patties-fingers and lay out on the leaves of the salad. They serve the kefta on a lettuce leaf and always water it with lemon juice.