Dolmeh Beh (Quince Stuffed With Beef and Cardamom)

Ingredients

• 3 quinces
• 2 cardamom pods
• 1 yellow onion, peeled and cut in half
• 1 pound ground beef or lamb
• 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, finely chopped
• ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• ⅓ cup roasted unsalted pistachios, finely chopped
• 1½ tablespoons barberries
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon advieh (Persian spice mix)
• 2 saffron threads
• ⅛ teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
• 2 cups chicken broth or water
• ½ jalapeno, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Roasted unsalted pistachios, finely chopped