Persian Cutlet

== Description ==
I first had these on a trip to California with my friend and his sister. We had them picnic-style, served cold, with nane lavash, and chutney. You can serve them warm also. They are good as an appetizer as well as a main course.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 lb potatoes
* 1 lb lean ground beef (or lamb)
* 1 medium onion, minced
* 1 teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon pepper
* 2 eggs
* 1 pinch saffron (optional)
* 1 pinch turmeric (optional)
* 2 cups breadcrumbs
* oil (for frying)
== Directions ==
# Peel potatoes and dice.
# Boil potatoes in water for 15–20 minutes or until fork-tender; drain.
# Mash potatoes; allow to cool.
# Add ground beef, minced onion, salt, pepper, eggs, and spices (if desired) to potato and mix with your fingers until the consistency is dough-like.
# Take 2 spoonfuls of meat mixture and form into a small flat patty and dredge in breadcrumbs and set aside on waxed paper.
# Repeat with more meat mixture until you have quite a few made.
# Fry patties in shallow layer of oil, until they are cooked through and golden brown; drain on paper toweling.
Category:Persian Appetizers
Category:Ground beef Recipes
Category:Potato Recipes
Category:Saffron Recipes
Category:Ground lamb Recipes
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