Lentil Kafta
Serves 11
Directions
- 1Cook lentil with the bay leaf until soft, then strain and set aside.
- 2Sautée onion and garlic then add tomato paste and spices.
- 3Stir for a couple minutes and then set aside.
- 4Process lentils, spiced onion and garlic, parsley, chickpea flour and cornflour.
- 5Separate the kafta into balls (each about 60g).
- 6Mold the kafta balls onto the skewers.
- 7Grill the kafta, allowing all sides to cook evenly.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 165 g onion
- 20 g parsley
- 45 g garlic
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili pepper powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp allspice
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 2 tbsp chickpea flour
- 3 tbsp cornflour
Tips
- Enjoy on its own or in a sandwich