Sabzi Koofteh

Directions

Cook same of rice and split peas in pan, with not too much water for 5 to 10 min.

Chop onion with mint and watercress.

Add about ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ to ½ teaspoon 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 tablespoon butter, sauté, then add about ½ teaspoon turmeric, 3 tablespoon tomato paste, salt 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.