Reflections of An Armenian Kitchen/Elizabeth Agbabian

Red Lentil Kufta
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INGREDIENTS:
1 C red lentils 1 C medium bulghour 3 C water
1 T salt 1 tsp red pepper 1/4 lb melted butter
1 medium onion, chopped 2 scallions, chopped 1/2 large green pepper, chopped
1 bunch parsley, chopped



1 Boil lentils in water until very tender and pasty, about 30 minutes. Add salt, red pepper and additional water, if needed, and boil a few minutes longer. Place bulghour in basin, pour lentils over bulghour and mix. Cover and let cool for 1 hour. Brown onions in butter and while still hot add to lentil mixture. When cool enough to handle, knead a few minutes until well blended. Mix in scallions, green pepper and parsley. Shape into small individual pieces and serve warm or cold. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.

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