Persian-style Lamb Meatballs

Ingredients

 * ¾ cup bulgur wheat, fine ground
 * 2 cups boiling water
 * 2 lbs lamb stew meat, ground fine
 * ½ cup finely chopped yellow onions
 * ½ cup pine nuts
 * 3 tablespoons olive oil
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 teaspoon ground coriander
 * 2 teaspoons ground cumin
 * 3 tablespoons lemon juice
 * 2 tablespoons fresh ground dill
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ground pepper

Directions

 * 1) In a small bowl allow the bulgur to soak in the boiling water for ½ hour.
 * 2) Drain well.
 * 3) In a large bowl combine the meatball ingredients, including the drained bulgur, and mix very well.
 * 4) Form into 1½ inch balls and place on a baking sheet. (keep your hands damp with a little water to facilitate forming the meatballs).
 * 5) Bake 20 minutes in a pre-heated 375°F oven, or until just cooked through.