One-Pan Lamb Meatballs and Saffron Rice with Herby-Yogurt Sauce

Name: One-Pan Lamb Meatballs and Saffron Rice with Herby-Yogurt Sauce
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds ground lamb; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 ½ tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp allspice; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp cumin; 1 large egg; 3 tbsp tapioca flour; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup diced white onion; 1 cup white basmati rice; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ tsp ground turmeric; Pinch of saffron threads (crumbled); Zest of 1 small lemon; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or ½ lemon); ½ tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp finely chopped dill; 2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves; 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro leaves; 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds; Fresh dill fronds (for garnish)