Cracked wheat pilaf (Turkish "bulgur" pilaf)

    Bulgur (cracked wheat) pilaf is a highly traditional Anatolian dish. I have never tried before, but it is light and healthy food. You'll need:

     2 glasses of cracked wheat (for 4-5 persons)

     2 tomatoes 

     1 banana pepper

     125 gr margarine (I prefer vegetable oil)

     1 onion

     4 glasses of water

   1 table spoon tomato paste (it will be great if you use tomato and red pepper mix paste, chilli paste)

     salt

                                        Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat

                                       Add onion, sauté until tender (5-7 minutes)

                                         Add tomato, banana pepper, and paste

  Better way to cover and cook until pepper and tomatoes start to break down (3-4 minutes)

                   Add water, after boiling reduce heat to low and wait for 3-5 minutes

                Add cracked wheat and cover and cook until liquid is absorbed (5-7 minutes)

       This time I prefer to serve with meatballs, and don't forget about pickled gherkins and cucumbers, it is great combination :)