Aash-e Shalgham

Ingredients: (4 servings) turnip, 500 grams long grain or basmati rice, 100 grams ground lamb or beef, 200 grams onions, 2 large split peas, 50 grams turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon mint, 100 grams fresh or 2 teaspoons dried cooking oil salt black pepper

Directions:

Mix ground meat with grated onions, salt and black pepper. Shape into small balls, and fry in oil until color changes. Add 4-5 glasses of hot water and split peas and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes.

Wash turnip and rice. Peel turnip and cut into a few pieces. Add both to Aash. Also add turmeric, salt and black pepper. Mix well and cook over low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

If using fresh mint, wash and chop finely. Fry mint in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes and pour over Aash when serving.

Source :
Art of Cooking or ( Honar-e Aashpazi ) by Roza Montazemi