Iranian Apples Recipes

Ingredients :

100 g

1

1 tablespoon

225 g

1/2 teaspoon

4 tablespoons

2 tablespoons

4

yellow split peas, soaked and drained

medium onion, finely chopped

vegetable oil

minced beef

ground cinnamon

water

pine nuts

cooking apples

parsley sprigs, to garnish

salt and pepper

1. Cook the split peas in unsalted, boiling water for 35-40 minutes, or until they are tender.

2. Drain them.

3. Fry the onion in the oil over moderate heat for 3 minutes, then add the beef and spices.

4. Stir fry for 5 minutes, until the meat has browned.

5. Stir in the water, add the cooked peas and nuts.

6. Season with slat and pepper, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

7. Cut a slice form the top of each apple and take out the cores.

8. Scoop out the flesh (a grapefruit knife is useful) leaving firm walls.

9. With a sharp knife, slit around the circumference of each apple, taking care not to cut right through.

10. Pack the beef mixture into the apples, piling it up into a mound.

11. Place the apples in a baking dish that fits them tightly.

12. Pour our on water to come 1 inch (2.5 cm) up the sides.

13. Bake in the oven at 350oF (180^oC), Gas 4 for 20 minutes.

14. Garnish with parsley.

15. Serve with tomato sauce and rice.

Serves 4

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