Pilaf of bulgur wheat and red lentils

 
                   Pilaf Of Bulgur Wheat And Red Lentils
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Lentils                          Middle Eastern
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/2  cup           red lentils
      1/2  tablespoon    olive oil
    1      medium        onion -- peeled and chopped
    2      cloves        garlic -- minced
    1      cup           bulgur -- medium or coarse
                          -- --grained
    2      tablespoons   fresh parsley -- minced
    1      teaspoon      salt
                         fresh ground black pepper
 
 Pick over the lentils and wash in several changes of water. Put in a bowl, add 
 16 fl oz of water and leave to soak for 6 hours, then drain. Heat oil in a heav
 y 2-3 quart pot with tight-fitting lid over a medium flame. Fry onion and garli
 c for about 2 mins or until onion is soft. Add bulgar wheat and lentils, stir a
 nd cook another 3 minutes or until wheat is lightly browned. Add parsley, salt,
  1 3/4 cups water. Bring to a simmer, cover, turn heat right down and then cook
  for 35 minutes. Watch closely, and add small amount of boiling water if necess
 ary to keep from sticking. Turn off heat, leave pot to sit covered and undistur
 bed for a further 20 minute. Add the black pepper, mix and serve.
 
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