kuftch sabzi

This recipe had mixed reviews.  I hated it.  (Granted, I am not a fan of lamb, but I am trying.   I liked the Chelou Kabab).  Jack didn't like it (he likes lamb).  Sam tolerated it.  (He is a growing 12 year old boy that might eat anything) and Sanford liked it.  So here's the recipe.  See what you think.

Vegetable Meatballs (from In a Persian Kitchen).  Simmer 2 tbsp rice and 3 tbsp yellow split peas in 3 cups water for 30 minutes or until tender.  Mix 1 pound ground lamb, peas and rice (drained), 1 cup finely chopped green onions, 2 cups finely chopped parsley, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp cinnamon and one egg.  Mix well and form about 20 meatballs.  Saute 1 large diced onion in 3 tbsp butter with 3 tbsp tomato sauce until tender.  Add 1 1/2 cup water and 2 tbsp lemon juice.  Simmer for 10 minutes.  Add meatballs, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.  Baste meatballs (or turn them over) and cook another 15 minutes covered.