Sabzi Koofteh

http://www.recipesource.com/ethnic/africa/middle-east/lebanese/00/rec0033.html

Yield 4 servings.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb 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 (1/2-3/4 c. each) in pan with not too much water for 5-10 min.
• Chop onion with mint and watercress.
• Add about 1/2 t. salt and 1/4 to 1/2 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 1/2 t. turmeric, 3 T. tomato paste, salt (1/2 t.), and water (about 1/2 saucepan).
• Bring to a boil.
• Make palm-sized meatballs and place in boiling mixture.
• Cook about 1/2 hr.
• Serve in bowls with broth. Yogurt and pickles on the side.