Mercimek Köftesi

Instructions

1. 1
   Rinse red lentils and cook in 400ml water until soft and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
2. 2
   Remove from heat, stir in bulgur, cover and let stand 10 minutes until bulgur absorbs moisture.
3. 3
   Sauté onion in olive oil until soft, add tomato paste, cumin, and red pepper flakes, cook 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Mix onion mixture into lentil-bulgur, add salt and knead while still warm.
5. 5
   Let cool, then add parsley, spring onions, mint, and lemon juice.
6. 6
   Shape into oval patties with wet hands and arrange on a platter.
7. 7
   Serve at room temperature with lettuce leaves for wrapping.