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Burghol bil laban (cracked wheat in yogurt)

Cooked cracked wheat served in a creamy sauce of yogurt, garlic and mint, gently simmered. A comforting, light dish, it is eaten warm or cold and goes well with grilled meats.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cook the cracked wheat in 500 ml of salted water for 15 minutes, until tender, then drain.
  2. In a saucepan, whisk the yogurt with the cornflour and 250 ml of cold water to avoid lumps.
  3. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly, without boiling.
  4. Crush the garlic with a pinch of salt and add it to the sauce with the fresh mint.
  5. Melt the butter in a small pan until it foams, then add the dried mint and let it infuse for 30 seconds.
  6. Mix the cooked wheat into the yogurt sauce and adjust the seasoning.
  7. Pour into a dish and drizzle with the mint butter.
  8. Serve warm or cold.

Variations and tips

With chickpeas. Add cooked chickpeas just before serving for a more substantial dish.

No cooking. Mix the already cooked and cooled wheat with cold yogurt and garlic, without heating.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.