Ingredients
6 medium sized potatoes, about 750gm
Water
1 ½ cups fine bulgur wheat
1 medium sized onion, grated
½ cup finely chopped parsley
1 tsp dried mint
½ tsp ground cinnamon
2-3 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper
½ cup plain flour, optional
To finish
1 large onion, halved then sliced
12 tbsp (¾ cup ) olive oil
Method
1. Scrub and cook potatoes in boiling, salted water until tender. Peel and mash.
2. Place burghul in fine sieve and rinse with cold water. Press with back of spoon to extract moisture, then turn into a large bowl and leave for 15 minutes.
3. Add potatoes, grated onion, parsley, mint, cinnamon, 2 tsp salt and plenty of pepper. Mix, taste and add more salt if necessary.
4. Knead well with hand, moistening it occasionally with water. If mixture is too soft add enough flour to make a firm paste, kneading well. Put sliced onion and half the oil in a 25 x 30cm (10 x 12 inch) baking dish or 30cm (12-inch) round dish. Dot potato paste over onions, then spread evenly with spatula. Cut into diamond shapes using an oiled knife.
5. Pour remaining oil evenly on top and bake in a hot oven for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in dish, then serve at room temperature with salad.
6. Good served hot, in which case cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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