Sabzi koofteh

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGround meat (beef or lamb)
2Med. onion
Large handful of fresh mint
Large handful of fresh
Watercress
Salt
Turmeric
1Egg
Butter
Tomato paste
Split peas
Rice

Directions

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.