Persian Meatballs with Dried Cherries and Pistachios

Ingredients (15)

• 1 lb ground lamb or beef
• 2 tbsp pistachios
• 1/4 cup dried cherries
• 1/2 tsp celery seed
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp fennel seed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large shallot
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock