Pistachio and Pomegranate Meatballs Kufteh Ye Pesteh o Anar

Pistachio and Pomegranate Meatballs (Kufteh-Ye Pesteh-o Anar)

Pistachio and Pomegranate Meatballs (Kufteh-Ye Pesteh-o Anar)


Serves 27

Ingredients
  • 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) raw pistachio kernels
  • ½ cup (15g) fresh plain bread crumbs
  • 3 cups (250g) chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup (85g) chopped fresh tarragon, or 2 tablespoons dried
  • 1 cup (85g) chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 2 lb (900g) ground dark meat turkey
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup olive oil, for brushing meatballs
  • ¾ cup (180ml) pomegranate molasses
  • ¼ (60ml) cup grape molasses
  • ¼ cup (60ml) pomegranate juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup (150g) pomegranate seeds (arils)
  • Lavash, lettuce, and fresh basil for serving (optional)
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