Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt & Herbs - Oryana

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground lamb
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup dried barberries (or dried cranberries)
• 1 large egg
• Sunflower or canola oil
• 4 large shallots
• ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons white wine
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 thyme sprigs
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 5 oz dried figs
• 1 cup greek style yogurt
• fresh herbs: mint, cilantro, dill, and tarragon coarsely torn (approx. 1 Tbsp each)
• Kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper