Bulgur Pilaf With Chickpeas (Winter Pilaf Without Tomatoes) Recipe

Bulgur Pilaf With Chickpeas

Chickpeas; It is a food from the legume group, containing vitamins K, C, A and E, as well as minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, copper and selenium. Chickpeas, one of the basic building blocks of Turkish Cuisine, are frequently used in pilafs as well as stews. If you haven't tried it with bulgur, here you go. Enjoy your meal!

Ingredients:

For: 4 People
Prep: 15 Min
Cook: 30 Min
Boiled Chickpeas 2   Cup
Bulgur For Rice (Coarse Grained) 2   Cup
Dry Onion 2   Qty
Tomato Paste (Or Tomato Puree) 2   Tbsp
Hot Pepper Sauce 1   Tbsp
Liquid Oil (Olive Oil) 2   Tbsp
Butter 1   Tbsp
Salt 1   Half Tbsp
Black Pepper 2   Tsp
Dried Mint 1   Tsp (large)
Powdered Red Pepper (Pain On Demand) 2   Tsp

Steps:

  1. Rinse the chickpeas and soak them in water for at least 6 hours. Drain it, put it in a pot and pre-boil it in plenty of water for 10 minutes. Strain the boiling water.
  2. Add hot water, add 1 teaspoon of salt and boil for another 15-20 minutes (until the chickpeas become soft). You can also use canned boiled chickpeas instead.
  3. Peel the onions and chop them into large cubes. Put the bulgur in a wire strainer, pass it through the water and strain.
  4. Melt the oil and butter in a shallow rice pot and add the onions. Add the tomato paste to the onions that are roasted over medium heat until they turn pink and stir together for another 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add the drained bulgur into the pot and continue roasting for another 1-2 minutes. Add 3 glasses of hot water (meat or chicken broth, if available) and mix. Add salt and spices and check the taste.
  6. Finally, spread the boiled chickpeas on top of the rice. Cover the pilaf without stirring and cook it over low heat until the water evaporates, then remove it from the heat.
  7. Mix the rice lightly, cover it with a paper towel and let it brew. If desired, you can add 1-2 spoons of butter at this stage.
  8. You can serve your brewed rice as a complement to your stews, or as a main course accompanied by pickles, salad or tzatziki. Enjoy your meal!

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