Persian Pomegranate and Pistachio Meatball

Name: Persian Pomegranate and Pistachio Meatball
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 small onion, completely chopped; 1 1/2 cups raw pistachios; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 2 cups fresh parsley, chopped; 1 cup fresh tarragon, chopped; 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 lbs ground lamb; 1 egg; 1/2 cup canola oil or 1/2 cup olive oil; 3/4 cup pomegranate molasses; 1/4 cup honey or 1/4 cup grape molasses; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios; 1 sprig basil; mixed sprouts; mint; 1 cup fresh pomegranate