Kotlet (Persian Meat Patties) Recipe
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Ingredients:
Serves 4-6
1 pound ground meat (lamb, beef)
1 large onion, grated
1 large potato, cooked. peeled and grated
1 clove of garlic, crushed
2 large eggs
1 bunch of parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon powdered saffron, dissolved in 2 tablespoons of hot water
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs to coat meat patties *optional
Oil for frying
Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
In a large mixing bowl place meat, onion, potato, garlic, parsley, eggs, turmeric, saffron, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Take a handful of mixture; flatten into an oval or a round shape.
Cover both sides with dried bread crumbs lightly.
Heat some oil in a large non-stick frying pan, fry patties, until brown on both sides.
Serve warm or cold with sliced tomatoes, onions, herbs, pickles, olives and warm bread.
Enjoy!
Recipe and photo by: Azita
