Ingredients

  • 125 gm Bulgar wheat, (4oz)
  • 600 ml Water, (1 pint)
  • 3 sm Courgettes, thickly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. Oil
  • 1 x Red onion, finely minced
  • 1 x Clove garlic, finely minced
  • 3 x Birds eye chillies, deseeded and finely minced
  • 2 x Cm, (1inch) piece fresh root ginger, finely minced
  • 2 x Cooked medium beetroot, finely diced (2 to 3)
  • 1 x Lime, juice of
  • 2 Tbsp. Fresh coriander, finely minced Salt and freshly grnd black pepper

Method

  • Place the bulgar wheat in the water and cook gently for 10-15 min till the liquid is absorbed.
  • Preheat the oven to 220_C, 425_F, Gas Mark 7.
  • Lay the courgettes on a baking tray and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp.
  • of oil, then roast for 30 min.
  • Heat the remaining Tbsp.
  • of oil in a pan and cook the onion till softened.
  • Add in the garlic, chillies and ginger, cook for 2-3 min then add in the beetroot, lime juice and coriander and heat through.
  • Combine with the bulgar wheat and courgettes then season to taste.
  • Notes This salad can be eaten hot or possibly cool.
  • NOTES : Thenuttygrain of the bulgar wheat blends beautifully with the soft texture of the beetroot and the flavour is heightened by the fresh chilli.