Motanjen Khoreshe

==Description==
If you'd like something out-of-the ordinary in meatballs, try these Iranian ones, made with Lamb. 
Category:Persian Recipes
===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 apricots, chopped 
* 1/2 cup prunes, chopped 
===Directions===
 
* In a bowl combine the Lamb, Onion, salt and pepper. 
* 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. 
* Add the broth and split Peas and bring to a boil. 
* Lower the heat to low, cover and simmer 40 minutes. 
* Meanwhile, heat 2 T oil in smaller skillet and sauté the nuts and fruits until lightly browned. 
* After meatballs have simmered 40 minutes, add the nuts and fruits to the meatballs and simmer, uncovered, 40 minutes more. 
* Transfer to a serving dish and serve with rice. 
===Other Links===
==See also==
Category: Persian Meat Dishes 
Category:Meat Dishes Category:Recipes
Category:Beef Recipes
category:dried apricot Recipes
category:beef broth Recipes
category:almond Recipes
category:pepper Recipes
category:prune Recipes
category:Onion Recipes
category:salt Recipes
category:rice Recipes
category:Lamb Recipes
category:Fresh Peas Recipes
category:Peanut Recipes
category:oil Recipes