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Easy 35 min~180 kcal 6/10
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Malihita
A Kilis red lentil and fine bulgur soup with onion, tomato-pepper paste, mint, cumin, and lemon.
Easy⏱️ 44 min📖 1 min readServes 6~250 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 32 min cook
- #One-Pot
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 44 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking32 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
Bakliyat
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Red lentils
Tahıl
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Fine bulgur
Aroma
- 1 Onion
Sos
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Pepper paste
For cooking
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
Baharat
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Dried mint
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Cumin
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Black pepper
Çorba
- 1.8 l Water
Servis
- 1 Lemon
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse and drain the lentils, then finely dice the onion.
- 2
Soften the onion in olive oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the tomato paste and pepper paste, and fry for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 4
Add the lentils, water, salt, black pepper, cumin, and red pepper flakes to the pot.
- 5
Cook the soup for 20 minutes, until the lentils break down.
20 min20:00 - 6
Add the fine bulgur and simmer over low heat for 8 more minutes.
8 min08:00 - 7
Add the dried mint and rest the soup for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 8
Serve hot with lemon wedges.
💡 Tip: Add the bulgur only after the lentils have fully opened; if it goes in at the start, it can stick to the bottom and make the soup heavy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve malihita hot in bowls with lemon, pickles, and finely chopped parsley.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
- Fiber
Nutrition (per serving)
~250
kcal calories
12
g protein
39
g carbs
6
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 60%Fat 21%
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 Malihita make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Malihita take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 32 minutes; 44 minutes in total.Is Malihita difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Malihita have?
Approximately 250 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 39g, fat: 6g.Which allergens does Malihita contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Malihita need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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