Step 1

First soak the bulgur wheat in the same amount of hot water, cover, and let it sit for about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Cut the onion in small cubes. In a medium-size pan add 6-7 tbsp olive oil and saute the onion for about 4 minutes on low medium heat.

Step 3

Chop the vegetables, spring onions, parsley finely, and pickles in small cubes.

Step 4

Add tomato paste, red pepper paste, dried mint, cumin, and hot red pepper flakes and give it a stir.

Step 5

Add the bulgur wheat and salt and cook for about 3 more minutes.

Step 6

Meanwhile, you can brew your Turkish tea too 🙂

Step 7

Taste the kisir and add more spice if you like along with isot pepper, sweet pepper and sumac (these are optional)

Step 8

Add the fresh greens after it is cooled down and mix it gently.

Step 9

Finely add pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, and more olive oil if needed and enjoy with Turkish tea time treats