Tabulleh(Labenese Salad)

TABULLEH

Serves4

Bulgur wheat (dalia) ½ cup
Oil 2 tbsp
Cottage cheese grated 100gm
Ground cumin seeds ½ tsp
Salt ¼ tsp
Black pepper powder ½ tsp
Cinnamon powder ½ tsp
Minced onion ½ cup
Pine nuts ¼ cup
Chopped tomatoes ½ cup
Finely chopped cucumber ½ cup
Finely chopped coriander leaves ¼ cup
Finely chopped mint leaves ¼ cup
Finely chopped spring onions ¼ cup
Lemon juice 2 ½ tbsp
Olive oil 2 ½ tbsp

Place the bulgur in a large bowl & pour in enough hot water to cover generously. Let it stand until the grains soften, about 15 minutes. Drain well in a fine mesh strainer, pressing out excess water. Set aside.
In a frying pan, heat the oil over the medium high heat. Add cottage cheese. Cook about 5 minutes.
Add the onions. Sauté until soft.
Add the pine nuts & cook until roasted. Remove from the heat.
Place the mince mixture into a bowl. Add the bulgur & the remaining ingredients. Toss to combine.