Meatballs with Onions in Tomato Sauce

Preparation

• Combine meat with salt, pepper, seven spices and cinnamon. Mix well. Roll the meat in the palms of your hands into 1-inch balls. Set aside.

Procedure

1. Pour oil in a large skillet over high heat, stir in onion, and sauté until light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer onion with a slotted spoon onto a plate, and reserve hot oil in the skillet.
2. Add meatballs to the hot oil and cook for 5 minutes or until brown. Transfer meatballs to a plate with a slotted spoon.
3. Melt clarified butter in a medium pot over high heat and stir in flour. Slowly pour in tomato sauce and water, stirring constantly, and bring to a boil.
4. Stir in onion and meatballs and reduce heat to medium. Add seven spices and pomegranate syrup, adjust salt, and cook covered for 10 minutes.
5. Turn off heat, uncover and set aside. Transfer to a deep platter when ready to serve.

Serve it hot with Rice with Vermicelli, pita bread and salad.