Ezo Gelin Corbasi (Spicy Turkish Bulgur Lentil Stew)

Process

1. Sweat the onion in the oil, 3-4 minutes
2. Add the garlic, cook 1 minute
3. Add the tomato paste and pepper paste, fry 2-3 minutes
4. Add the lentils and water, simmer 15 minutes
5. Add the bulgur, cumin, mint, simmer 10-12 minutes
6. Add the lemon juice and salt, cook 2 minutes
7. Stick-blend 20-30% of the lentils to make this thicker
8. To finish
   1. Melt the butter and oil in a small pan
   2. Add the chilli flakes, paprika, mint
   3. Cook 30 seconds
   4. Pour into the stew