Riza kufta, also known as Rza kufta, is one of the national dishes of Azerbaijani cuisine. This dish is also very popular in modern Iran, where our compatriots live.

Ingredients:
- 250 g minced beef
- 250 g of lamb mince
- 150 g of tomatoes
- 70 g of butter
- 2 medium-sized onions
- 10 g of cinnamon powder
- 1 bunch of coriander
- salt, pepper

Preparation:
Minced lamb and veal are mixed with 1 chopped onion and salt in a bowl, divided into small meatballs. The meatballs are placed in the refrigerator and kept a little to harden.
The other onion is cut into cubes and fried in oil. Tomatoes are peeled, chopped and added. It is made semi-solid, semi-liquid like a sauce. Cinnamon, salt and pepper to taste, meatballs are added and cooked together. While serving, you can sprinkle finely chopped coriander on it.

Tip:
To taste, you can add lemon juice mixed with water or abgora (juice of unripe grapes used instead of vinegar).
Riza kufta can be served as a separate dish or as an addition to pilaf.