Mercimek koftesi

Method

1. 1 Simmer red lentils in water for 18 minutes until tender and they have absorbed almost all the water.
2. 2 Turn off the heat, pour the smooth bulgur into the pot, cover and let it steep for 20 minutes until the bulgur softens.
3. 3 Sauté chopped onions with thick tomato sauce, cumin powder, and red chili powder for 5 minutes, then mix into the pot.
4. 4 Let it cool slightly, then stuff it with chopped scallions, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
5. 5 The mixture was held in the palm of the hand, forming an elongated shape that clearly showed the imprint of the fingers.
6. 6 Arrange on lettuce leaves and serve chilled at room temperature.