Lamb Meatballs - Persian Style

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 7

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup Bulgar wheat, fine ground
• 2  cups boiling water
• 2  lbs lamb stew meat, ground fine
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped yellow onion
• 1⁄2 cup pine nuts
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1  teaspoon ground coriander
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons  fresh  ground dill
• 1  tablespoon  chopped of fresh mint
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  ground pepper

Directions

1. In a small bowl allow the bulgar to soak in the boiling water for 1/2 hour.
2. Drain well.
3. In a large bowl combine the meatball ingredients, including the drained bulgar, and mix very well.
4. Form into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
5. (Keep your hands damp with a little water to facilitate forming the meatballs).
6. Bake 20 minutes in a pre-heated 3750F oven, or until just cooked through.