sabzi koofteh

Categories

Middle east

Meats

Yield

4 servings

Cook same of rice and split peas (½-¾ c. each) in pan - with not too much water for 5-10 min. Chop onion with mint and watercress.

Add about ½ t. salt and ¼ to ½ t. turmeric on rice, then add onions and mix with meat. Add 1 egg. Mix well.

Coarsely chop 1 med onion and put in pan with a little oil and about 3 T. butter Saute, then add about ½ t. turmeric, 3 T. tomato paste, salt (½ t.), and water (about ½ saucepan). Bring to a boil.

Make palm-sized meatballs and place in boiling mixture. Cook about ½ hr. Serve in bowls with broth. Yogurt and pickles on the side.