Persian Meatballs (Koofteh) 

Persian Meatballs (Koofteh) - Episode #22 - Honest & Tasty
This old family recipe is the epitome of comfort food done right. And by right, I mean out of this world delicious and full of good for you ingredients! And also, just right.
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Ingredients:
6 Eggs divided
¼ cup Yellow Split Peas rinsed
¼ cup Basmati Rice rinsed until water runs a bit clearer
1 handful Cilantro rinsed and largest stems cut off
1 handful Parsley rinsed and largest stems cut off
1 handful Green Onion rinsed and cut into thirds
1½ large Onions divided (1 onion is to be chopped and the other ½ onion is to be grated or pureed)
5 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) can sub beef tallow
1 ½ pounds Ground Beef
1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder divided
3 ½ teaspoons Sea Salt divided
1 ½ teaspoons Black Pepper divided
1 teaspoon Dried Savory Marzeh in Farsi, divided
2 teaspoons Dried Mint divided
5 Dates pitted
5 ounces Dried & Pitted Plums approximately 20, divided
4 tbsp Tomato Paste heaping tablespoons
2 Russet Potatoes cut into approximately 2-inch square chunks (or cut into 6ths)
3 medium-large Tomatoes cut into fourths
1 handful Fresh Mint Leaves roughly chopped or torn
Warm Pita bread for serving
Optional: Fresh Herbs for serving e.g. cilantro, mint, radish, basil, green onion