PERSIAN CUTLET

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I first had these on a trip to California with my friend and his sister. We had them picnic-style, served cold, with nane lavash, and chutney. You can serve them warm also. They are good as an appetizer as well as a main course.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 25 patties

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb potato
1 lb lean ground beef (or lamb)
1 medium onion, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1 pinch saffron (optional)
1 pinch turmeric (optional)
2 cups breadcrumbs
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and dice.
  • Boil potatoes in water for 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender; drain.
  • Mash potatoes; allow to cool.
  • Add ground beef, minced onion, salt, pepper, eggs, and spices (if desired) to potato and mix with your fingers until the consistency is dough-like.
  • Take 2 spoonfuls of meat mixture and form into a small flat patty and dredge in breadcrumbs and set aside on waxed paper.
  • Repeat with more meat mixture until you have quite a few made.
  • Fry patties in shallow layer of oil, until they are cooked through and golden brown; drain on paper toweling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.9, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 28.7, Sodium 175.1, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 5.7

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