Kotlet - Persian Meat Patties

Traditional Iranian کتلت kotlets are a quick and delicious recipe to make. These pan fried meat patties are very flavorful and easy to prepare. Kotlets are great for family lunch or dinner and picnics. 

Kotlet - Persian Meat Patties

Ingredients:
Serves 6-8

1 1/2 pounds ground meat (lamb or beef)
2 large potatoes, cooked, peeled and grated
1 large onion, grated
2-3 large eggs, lightly whisked
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
A pinch of red pepper *optional
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
Oil for frying

Method:

1. In a large mixing bowl combine the ground beef, onion, potatoes, eggs, turmeric, salt, pepper and a pinch of red pepper, mix well by hand.
2. Take a handful of the mixture, flatten into an oval or a round shape, dip in dried breadcrumbs, making sure to cover both sides, then shake of the excess.
3. Heat 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the patties in hot oil, until brown on both sides.                      

 Serve warm or at room temperature with salad shirazi, sabzi khordan , pickles, mast o khiar and warm bread.

Enjoy!