Wheat Pilaf with Chickpeas
Sample Dishes from Turkish Cuisine
Wheat Pilaf with Chickpeas (Nohutlu
Bulgur Pilavı)
| Ingredients | Measure | Amount |
| Chickpeas | 1/2 cup | 85 gr |
| Water | 5 1/2 cup | 1100 gr |
| Onion | 1 medium size | 75 gr |
| Butter or margarine | 1/2 cup | 100 gr |
| Tomato | 1 medium size | 125 gr |
| Salt | 2 teaspoon | 12 gr |
| Bulgur | 2 cup | 300 gr |
| Red pepper | 1/2 teaspoon | 1 gr |
| Black Pepper | 1/2 teaspoon | 1 gr |
Preparation
Soak chickpeas
overnight with 1/3 cups of water. Cook with same liquid for 40 minutes in a
pressure saucepan. Set aside. Saute fınely chopped onion in butter for 5-6 minutes
in a covered saucepan. Cut tomato into 1 cm (1/2 inch) cubes. Add to onions;
stir well. Cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add chickpeas with cooking liquid,
salt and water. Bring to boil. Stir in bulgur; mix well. Cover and simmer for
15-20 minutes; drain. Sprinkle with spices. Remove from heat. Let stand covered
for 20 minutes before serving. Serve hot.
Servings:
6
Nutritional
Value
(in approximately one serving)
| Energy | 358 cal |
| Protein | 8,6 g |
| Fat | 14,9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49,7 g |
| Calcium | 49 mg |
| Iron | 3,57 mg |
| Phosphorus | 210 mg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
| Sodium | 926 mg |
| Vitamin A | 701 iu |
| Thiamine | 0,19 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0,08 mg |
| Niacin | 2,55 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Cholesterol | 37 mg |
Regional Characteristics:
It is one of the
popular bulgur dishes all over the country. It is often served either for lunch
or dinner or on special days. Rice may be substituted for bulgur.