Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.
Rinse lentils under running water.
Heat half of the oil in a saucepan and sauté the onions and garlic for about 3 minutes.
Add lentils, fry briefly, pour water and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Add bulgur, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Put the lid on the pot and let it simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.
Then stir well and allow to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, cook the pearl couscous according to package directions.
Wash and finely chop the parsley.
Fold in starch and parsley and season lentil-bulgur mixture as needed.
Form small balls from the lentil-bulgur mixture.
Heat remaining olive oil in a pan and fry balls in it until crispy all over.