Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 7 of 9 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Pomegranate | 1/2 cup seeds (87g) | 72 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Allspice | 1 tsp ground (1.9g) | 5 |
| Mint | 2 tbsp fresh (3g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Meat | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 32 oz finely minced lean meat
- 1 medium onion, peeled and grated
- 48 oz sliced onions
- ¼ cup shortening or butter
- 1 tbsp salt (optional)
- 1 tspn ground allspice
- 2 tbsp pomegranate thickened juice
- a dash of ground cinnamon
- a dash of ground dried mint
- 1 cup water
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Directions
Mix well meat with grated onion, salt, cinnamon, and allspice.
Divide meat into 2.5 cm diameter balls.
Fry onions with shortening and a dash of salt on moderate heat until soft.
Add meat balls.
Fry on low heat till golden for 10 minutes.
Dissolve pomegranate juice in water.
Add to meat.
Cover and cook for 30 minutes on low heat.
Serve hot accompanied with rice.