Turkish Mercimek Koftesi

Step 1

Wash the lentils, then transfer them to a large saucepan and add 5 cups of water. Cook the lentils covered are fully tender (usually around 15-20 minutes).

Step 2

Don't drain the lentils. The lentils should stand in water still. If not, add enough water to fully cover the lentils.

Step 3

Add all the rest of the ingredients: cous cous, tomato paste, pepper paste, salt, peppercorn, chilli flakes, onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika and coriander.

Step 4

Mix with a wooden spoon until everything is combined and set aside for around 10 minutes so the cous cous can absorb the excess water.

Step 5

Taste the mixture and add a little more salt, pepper to taste.

Step 6

Take a bit of mixture, form it into a long cylinder and place it on a platter. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.

Step 7

Serve with slices of lemon on the side and enjoy!