A village-style Konya bulgur pilaf with lamb, chickpeas, onion, and tomato paste, cooked until hearty and separate-grained.
20 min prep 35 min cook
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Sear the lamb in the pot for 10 minutes so its juices evaporate and the pilaf does not become heavy.
Saute the onion with the butter for 5 minutes, add the tomato paste, and stir for 2 minutes.
Rinse and drain the bulgur, then add it to the pot with the chickpeas.
Add the hot water, salt, and black pepper and close the lid.
Cook the pilaf over low heat for 18 minutes, keeping the bulgur tender but still slightly firm.
Rest the pot for 10 minutes; once the steam settles, the grains will not mash.
💡 Tip: Do not wash bulgur for as long as rice; a quick rinse preserves its smoky, wheat-like flavor better.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the pilaf hot as a main dish with yogurt cucumber salad and roasted peppers.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~345
kcal calories
18
g protein
42
g carbs
13
g fat
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.
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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