Motanjen Khoreshe

Name: Motanjen Khoreshe
Ingredients: 1 lb lean lamb fillets, ground; 1 onion, finely chopped; 14 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch pepper; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 cups beef broth; 14 cup split peas, soaked overnight & drained; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 cup almonds, chopped; 12 cup dried apricot, chopped; 12 cup prune, chopped

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 lb lean lamb fillets, ground
1 onion, finely chopped
14 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
2 tablespoons oil
2 cups beef broth
14 cup split peas, soaked overnight & drained
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup almonds, chopped
12 cup dried apricot, chopped
12 cup prune, chopped

Directions

1

In a bowl combine the lamb, onion, salt and pepper.
2

Form small meatballs with your hands and saute in 2 Tbs oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until nicely browned on all sides.
3

Add the broth and split peas and bring to a boil.
4

Lower the heat to low, cover and simmer 40 minutes.
5

Meanwhile, heat 2 T oil in smaller skillet and saute the nuts and fruits until lightly browned.
6

After meatballs have simmered 40 minutes, add the nuts and fruits to the meatballs and simmer, uncovered, 40 minutes more.
7

Transfer to a serving dish and serve with rice.