Recipes	MEAT DISHES: Persian Meatballs (Sabzi Koofteh) Ingredients: 1 lb. ground meat (beef or lamb) 2 medium onion large handful of fresh mint large handful of fresh watercress salt turmeric 1 egg butter tomato paste split peas rice Preparation Cook some of the rice and split peas (1/2--3/4 cup each) in the pan (with not too much water) for 5-10 minutes. Chop one onion with mint and watercress. Add about 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4--1/2 tsp. turmeric on rice, then add chopped onions and mix with meat. Add 1 egg. Mix well. Coarsely chop the other medium onion and put in pan with a little oil and about 3 tbsp. butter. Saute, then add about 1/2 tsp. turmeric, 3 tbsp. tomato paste, salt (1/2 tsp.), and water (about 1/2 saucepan). Bring to a boil. Make palm-sized meatballs and place in boiling mixture. Cook about 1/2 hour. Serve in bowls with broth. Yogurt and pickles on the side. Say Bismillah and eat! Recipes