Bulgur Meatballs (Keftede)
| Yield: | 4 Servings |
| Categories: | Meats |
| 3/4 | c | Bulgur |
| 1/2 | c | Chickpeas; cooked 4 oz |
| 1 | lb | Ground lamb; lean, see note |
| 1/2 | c | Bread crumbs |
| (finely crumbled pita bread) | ||
| 1 | lg | Egg; slightly beaten |
| 1/4 | c | Fresh lemon juice |
| 1 | Clove garlic; crushed | |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Ground coriander |
| 1 | ts | Ground cumin |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1/4 | ts | White pepper |
| 1/4 | c | Chopped parsley; or mint or mix |
| 3 | tb | Virgin olive oil; or less |
| 1 | Sprig fresh mint; for garnish | |
| Salad leaves; for garnish | ||
| 1/3 | c | Plain lowfat yogurt; optional |
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