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Medium 40 min~214 kcal 4/10
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Gaziantep Malhitali Lentil Kofta
A vegan Gaziantep kofta made from red lentils and fine bulgur, kneaded with tomato paste, olive oil, herbs, garlic, and tarragon.
Medium⏱️ 48 min📖 1 min readServes 6~305 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 18 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 48 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Red lentils
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Fine bulgur
- 1 adet Onion
- 3 diş Garlic
For the greens
- 5 dal Scallions
- 0.5 demet Parsley
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tarragon
For the sauce
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Pepper paste
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Olive oil
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Cumin
General
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
For serving
- 4 adet Radishes
- 1 demet Cress
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Pickled cucumber
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the red lentils and cook them with 3 cups of water for 16 minutes, until soft.
16 min16:00 - 2
Turn off the heat, add the fine bulgur to the hot lentils, cover, and wait 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Chop the onion and garlic very finely, then chop the scallions, parsley, and tarragon.
- 4
Fry the tomato paste, pepper paste, red pepper flakes, and cumin in olive oil for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 5
Add the spiced oil, onion, garlic, and salt to the lentil bulgur mixture and knead for 6 minutes.
- 6
Fold in the scallions, parsley, and tarragon, then squeeze portions of the mixture in your palm to shape the kofte.
- 7
Serve the kofte at room temperature with radishes, cress, and pickled cucumber.
💡 Tip: Do not skip the tarragon completely; if you cannot find it fresh, crumble dried tarragon between your palms to keep the Gaziantep character.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve malhitali kofte like an appetizer plate with cress, radishes, pickled cucumber, and ayran if desired.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
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- Vitamin C
- Folate
- Fiber
Nutrition (per serving)
~305
kcal calories
12
g protein
44
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 16%Carbs 58%Fat 26%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Gaziantep Malhitali Lentil Kofta make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Gaziantep Malhitali Lentil Kofta take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 48 minutes in total.Is Gaziantep Malhitali Lentil Kofta difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Gaziantep Malhitali Lentil Kofta have?
Approximately 305 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 44g, fat: 9g.Which allergens does Gaziantep Malhitali Lentil Kofta contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Gaziantep Malhitali Lentil Kofta need?
This recipe needs 16 ingredients.
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