Kibbet adas (كبة عدس)

Instructions

1. Cook the red lentils for 15 minutes in boiling water, then drain them, keeping a little liquid.
2. Brown the sliced onions in the oil for 10 minutes until they are well browned.
3. Mix the lentils with the onions, cumin, paprika and salt, then let cool.
4. Knead the fine bulgur with the lemon juice and a little salt until you get a smooth dough.
5. Shape balls of bulgur, hollow them out, fill with the lentil filling and close them into an olive shape.
6. Fry at 170 °C for 4 minutes, until golden brown, then drain.