Persian Meatballs (Koofteh)

Ingredients (15)

• 1 lb ground lamb or beef (See Note 1)
• 2 tbsp pistachios chopped
• 1/4 cup dried cherries chopped
• 1/2 tsp celery seed
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground fennel seed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large shallot diced, about 1/3 cup
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock