Turkish Kisir
Fresh, zesty salad that feels light yet deeply satisfying
MAY 18, 2026
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Serves: 4–5
Best made with: Fine Bulgur
Fine bulgur absorbs flavours quickly and creates the soft, fluffy texture that makes Kisir light, fresh, and beautifully cohesive.
Ingredients:
Fine bulgur – 2 cups
Hot water – 1½ cups
Onion – 1 small, finely diced
Garlic cloves – 2, minced
Desi cow ghee – 3 tbsp
Tomato paste – 1½ tbsp
Red pepper paste – 1 tbsp (optional)
Fresh parsley – 1 cup, finely chopped
Fresh mint – ¼ cup, finely chopped
Spring onions – 3, finely sliced
Tomato – 1 medium, finely diced
Cucumber – 1 small, finely diced
Lemon juice – 3 tbsp
Pomegranate molasses – 1 tbsp (optional)
Roasted cumin powder – ½ tsp
Black pepper – ½ tsp
Red chilli flakes – ½ tsp
Salt – to taste
Lettuce leaves – for serving
Lemon wedges – for serving
Method:
Place the fine bulgur in a large wide bowl. Pour hot water over it and cover with a lid or plate. Let it rest for 10–12 minutes until soft and fluffy.
Meanwhile, heat desi cow ghee in a small pan. Add onions and cook gently until softened.
Add garlic, tomato paste, and red pepper paste (if using). Stir for a few minutes until the mixture becomes rich and aromatic.
Add this warm mixture directly into the softened bulgur and gently fluff everything together using a fork.
Add parsley, mint, spring onions, tomato, and cucumber. Mix lightly so the salad stays fresh and airy.
Pour in lemon juice and pomegranate molasses. Season with cumin, black pepper, chilli flakes, and salt.
Mix gently until the herbs and dressing are evenly distributed.
Let the Kisir rest for 10 minutes before serving so the flavours settle into the bulgur.
Serve fresh with crisp lettuce leaves and lemon wedges on the side.
Farmili Note:
Fine bulgur works especially well in fresh salads because it softens without becoming heavy. Its delicate texture absorbs citrus, herbs, and warm buttery flavours beautifully, making it ideal for Mediterranean-style dishes with a comforting homemade touch.
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