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
 * 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.