Pistachio and Pomegranate Turkey Meatballs (Kufteh)

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
• 350ml (180g) raw pistachio kernels
• 120ml (15g) fresh plain bread crumbs
• 3 cups (250g) chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup (85g) chopped fresh tarragon, or 2 tablespoons dried
• 1 cup (85g) chopped fresh coriander
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
• 900g (900g) ground dark meat turkey
• 1 egg
• 120ml olive oil, for brushing meatballs
• 180ml (180ml) pomegranate molasses
• 1/4 (60ml) cup grape molasses
• 60ml (60ml) pomegranate juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 cup (150g) pomegranate seeds (arils)
• Lavash, lettuce, and fresh basil for serving (optional)