Sabzi koofteh
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Ground meat (beef or lamb) |
| 2 | Med. onion | |
| Large handful of fresh mint | ||
| Large handful of fresh | ||
| Watercress | ||
| Salt | ||
| Turmeric | ||
| 1 | Egg | |
| 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.