Kibbeh batata

Potatoe Kibbeh
Kibbeh is a delicious type of dish that is served in the Levant.  It is made with cracked/bulgar wheat that is mixed with a number of different ingredients.  The most widely available and popular version is the one with meat (usually lamb/beef).  They come in a variety of forms: fried, baked, raw etc.


Today I've made a vegetarian version, potato kibbeh.


Ingredients


4 large potatoes
1 cup of bulgar wheat
2 onions, thinly sliced
handful of mint leaves
a small handfull of coriander (optional)
2 teaspoons of garam masala
2 cloves of garlic
1 green chilli (optional)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
salt
pepper


Method
Boil the potatoes till cooked.  Peel and mash.
Soak the bulgar in water.  Slice one of the onions and fry in some oil till golden.  Add the cumin and transfer the onion mixture to the mashed potato.


Add the salt, spices, the remaining onion, coriander and mint to the potato.  Drain the bulgar and squeeze out any excess water and add this to the rest of the ingredients.  Mix thoroughly and taste.  Add more seasoning if necessary. Put on a plate and drizzle with olive oil.

It can be served at room temperature with  fresh vegetables or flat bread.  Alternatively it can be served warm.