Persian Meatballs (Koofteh Tabrizi)

Ingredients

• ½ cup yellow split peas
• ½ cup basmati rice
• 1 ½ tsp sea salt, divided
• 2 ½ cups water
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped in wedges
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 handful green onions (greens only)
• 1 handful parsley leaves
• 1 handful cilantro leaves
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves, large stems removed
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Piquant Post Persian Delight
• 1 egg
• ½ tsp ground pepper
• 2 Tbsp avocado (or extra virgin olive) oil
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 tsp Piquant Post Persian Delight
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 3 cups water
• 3 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 tsp sea salt