Dawood Basha (Lebanese Meatballs)

Step 1

In a food processor, finely chop the onion and parsley

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, add the ground beef, spices and salt along with the parsley and onions

Step 3

Knead together well until evenly distributed. You can also combine everything in the food processor until you have a fine texture

Step 4

Shape into golf sized balls, then grill under the broiler or in a grill pan until just done (around ten minutes)

Step 5

Cut the potatoes into bite sized chunks, then deep fry half way until slightly golden, set aside

Step 6

Cut the onions in half, then into strips. Sauté in a pot with a good drizzle of regular olive oil until golden

Step 7

Add the tomato concentrate, chopped fresh tomatoes and 3 cups of boiling water along with the salt, black pepper and seven spice

Step 8

Bring to the boil then add the potatoes and reduce to medium heat

Step 9

After 20 minutes when the potatoes are done, add the meatballs and simmer for another ten minutes

Step 10

Drizzle on the pomegranate molasses and taste the sauce before turning off the heat adjusting salt if necessary

Step 11

Serve with rice and garnish with toasted pine nuts