Konya's Registered Dish: Pilaf With Violet

Pilaf With Violet, one of the special flavors of Konya cuisine, is a unique bulgur pilaf prepared with bulgur and green lentils. This traditional dish, which was registered and granted a geographical indication by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on 01.10.2021, is served with violets.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups bulgur
• 1 cup green lentils
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

• Rinse and drain the green lentils. Boil them in water until they are slightly firm.
• Combine the cooked lentils, bulgur, and salt in a large bowl.
• Add enough water to cover the mixture and cook until the bulgur is soft.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan and pour it over the cooked pilaf.
• Serve in a serving dish and decorate the edges with violets.