Stuffed meatballs (Kufteh bozbash)

This recipe is a kind of Azerbaijani kufteh or stuffed meatballs. The word kufteh is derived from Persian word ‘ Koftan’ which literally mean ( to pound). Main ingredient for making kufteh is meat: beef/ lamb or combination of both. Other ingredient is aromatic herbs, which could be dried or fresh chopped. Herbs such as

Kufte Bozbash کوفته بزباش

This is a classic Azerbaijani kufteh/kofte کوفته or  meatballs.  Once kofta is ready to be served, First, serve broth (soup) with bread (as you see in the photo). Then, kofteh will be served. Ingredients 200 g ground beef ½ cup canned chickpeas 1/3 cup cooked rice 2 tbsp fresh chopped mint leaves or taraggon 4-5