Green Tomatoes with Wheat and Chickpeas

(Yeşil Domates Aşı)

500g green tomatoes, washed, cut in medium-size
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 handful pearl wheat, soaked in water overnight
1/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed
2 1/2 cups water
Salt

Sauce:
1 tbsp flour
1tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp yogurt
1/4 cup water

Saute the onion with olive oil until it is softened at medium heat. Add the wheat and chickpeas, continue to saute for a couple of minutes. Add the green tomatoes, salt and water. Cover and cook until the tomatoes are softened at medium heat.

Whisk the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and pour into the pot, stir. Cook for about 5 minutes at low heat without the lid. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

2 servings.

Farm Kebap

(Çiftlik Kebabı / Çiftlik Köfte)

Meatball / Köfte ingredients:
~150g lean ground beef
1/2 tsp oregano
Salt
Pepper
~
2 small-sized carrots, peeled, diced
2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled, diced
2/3 cup frozen sweet peas, rinsed with hot water
8-10 small size mushrooms, cleaned, cut in two
1 tbsp butter
3-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes
~2 1/2 cups warm beef broth
Salt
Pepper

Garnish:
Oregano
Fresh Parsley, chopped

Knead all the köfte ingredients, make little balls (slightly larger than hazelnuts).

Heat the butter and olive oil and lightly fry the meatballs and carrots in a medium-sized pot.

Then add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender for about 15 minutes. Let the kebap stand for 3-4 minutes. Garnish with oregano and parsley.

Serve with freshly baked Turkish bread or pilaf on the side.

Makes 2 servings.