Motanjen Khoreshe

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean lamb fillets, ground
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup split peas, soaked overnight & drained
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 cup almonds, chopped
• 1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped
• 1/2 cup prune, chopped

Directions

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Transfer to a serving dish and serve with rice.