Bean Soup with Meat Balls

==Description==
* Serves 4 to 6
==Ingredients==
* 1 x 15-ounce (225 g) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
* ½ cup (125 ml) dried yellow split peas
* ½ cup (125 ml) dried mung beans Available in health food stores and Asian specialty shops. 
* 4 cup (1 l) water
* ½ cup (125 ml) short-grain rice
* ½ lb (225 g) ground beef or lamb
* ¼ tsp (1 ml) cayenne pepper
* ¼ tsp (1 ml) ground cinnamon
* salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
* 3 tbsp (45 ml) vegetable oil
* 1 large onion, finely chopped
* 1 large ripe tomato, peeled and chopped
* 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh dill
* 1 cup (250 ml) yogurt
==Directions==
# Combine the beans and half the water in a pot over moderate heat and bring to a boil.
# Reduce the heat and simmer partially covered for 30 minutes.
# Stir in the rice and cook an additional 30 minutes.
# Meanwhile, mix together the ground meat, cayenne, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
# Roll the mixture into small ½-inch (1 cm) balls.
# Heat the oil in a large skillet over moderate heat and saute the onion until it is lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
# Add the meatballs and brown on all sides.
# Stir in the remaining water and tomatoes and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
# Add the meatball mixture to the bean mixture.
# Stir in the dill and yogurt and heat until almost boiling.
# Serve immediately.
== Notes ==
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