Turkish lentil kofte with pittas
Mediterranean40 mins£0.57 a portionVegetarian
Ingredients
Serves 4
- Red lentils200g
- Couscous150g
- Brown onions150g
- Tomato puree30g
- Ground cuminstore cupboard5g
- Smoked paprikastore cupboard3g
- Spring onions (bunch)1
- Lemons (4 pack)1
- White pitta breads (6 pack)6
- Greek-style natural yoghurt100g
Plus salt and pepper. About £2.28 for the amounts used.
Method
- 1
Simmer 200g rinsed red lentils in 500ml water for 15 minutes until soft and thick. Take off the heat, stir in 150g couscous, cover and leave for 15 minutes.
- 2
Fry 1 chopped onion for 6 minutes with 2 tbsp tomato puree, 1 tsp cumin and ½ tsp paprika. Mix into the lentils with sliced spring onions and the juice of 1 lemon. Season.
- 3
With wet hands, shape into small oval patties.
- 4
Toast 6 pittas and serve with the kofte and the 100g yoghurt.
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