Combine lentils with 3 cups of water, olive oil and 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally, to break down the lentils.

Meanwhile, chop bell pepper into very fine pieces.

In a bowl combine the following ingredients: bulgur, chopped bell pepper, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, melted butter, remaining salt, pepper, allspice and sugar. When lentils are soft and mushy, pour the mixture over the rest of the ingredients in the bowl and stir together well.

Chill the Vegetarian Chi Kofte for at least two hours and then serve alongside a plate of grape leaves. Place a spoonful of the kofte and wrap loosely in a grape leaf to eat.