Motanjen Khoreshe

== Description ==
If you'd like something out-of-the ordinary in meatballs, try these Iranian ones, made with Lamb. 
== Ingredients ==
* 1 lb lean lamb fillets, ground
* 1 onion, finely chopped
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* 1 pinch pepper
* 2 tablespoons oil
* 2 cups beef broth
* ¼ cup split peas, soaked overnight and drained
* 2 tablespoons oil
* 1 cup almonds, chopped
* ½ cup dried apricots, chopped
* ½ 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.
Category:Almond Recipes
Category:Beef stock and broth Recipes
Category:Dried apricot Recipes
Category:Ground lamb Recipes
Category:Meatball Recipes
Category:Persian Meat Dishes
Category:Prune Recipes
Category:Split pea Recipes