Sabzi koofteh (persian meatballs)
1 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Ground meet (beef or lamb) |
| 2 | mediums | Onion |
| Large handful of fresh mint | ||
| Large handful of fresh watercress | ||
| Salt | ||
| Turmeric | ||
| 1 | Egg | |
| Butter | ||
| Tomato paste | ||
| Split peas | ||
| Rice | ||
| 1 | egg. Mix well. | |
Directions
Recipe by: jrtrint@... Cook some of rice and split peas (½ to ¾ cup each) in pan --- with not too much water for 5-10 min. Chop onion with mint and watercress. Add about ½ tsp. salt and ¼ to ½ tsp. turmeric on rice, then add onions and mix with meat. Add Coarsely chop 1 medium onion and put in pan with a little oil and about 3 tbsp. butter. Saute, then add about ½ tsp. turmeric, 3 tbsp. tomato paste, salt (½ tsp.), and water (about ½ saucepan). Bring to a boil.
Make palm-sized meatballs and place in boiling mixture. Cook about ½ hour. Serve in bowls with broth. Yogurt and pickles on the side.