Kooftah Berenji

- 1 cup rice, cleaned and washed
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 large onion, peeled and grated
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 lb. Ground meat (lamb, veal or beef)
- 2 cups fresh or 1/2 cup dried parsley
- 1 cup chopped fresh or 1/4 dried dill
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh or 1/4 dried dill
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh or 2 TBSP. Dried savory
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 TBSP. Dried tarragon
- 2 cups chopped fresh or 1/2 cup dried chives or scallions
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 cup oil
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 fresh time juice
- 1 teaspoon turmeric