Meatballs With Onions(Dawood Basha) Recipe

Name: Meatballs With Onions(Dawood Basha)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. (1/2 kg) meat; 1 lb. (1/2 kg) small onions; 2 c. butter or Crisco; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. each: pepper and cinnamon; 2 c. water; 1 Tbsp. flour; juice of 1 lemon; 1 tsp. salt; dash of pepper and cinnamon for broth; 3 garlic cloves; 1/2 tsp. dried mint

Servings: persons

1 lb. (1/2 kg) meat
1 lb. (1/2 kg) small onions
2 c. butter or Crisco
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. each: pepper and cinnamon
2 c. water
1 Tbsp. flour
juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp. salt
dash of pepper and cinnamon for broth
3 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp. dried mint

1
Put meat through a meat grinder twice.
2
Season the ground meat and knead it with your hands.
3
Shape into one-inch balls and set aside.
4
Brown the meatballs in oil.
5
Drain and set aside.
6
Peel the onions and saute in the remaining oil until golden.
7
Drain. Place the meatballs and onions in a saucepan with the water, seasoning and lemon juice.
8
Bring to the boil.
9
Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.
10
Brown the flour in half a cup of water, stirring constantly.
11
Add the dissolved flour to the meat.
12
Crush the garlic with the dried mint and add to the meat a few minutes before serving.
13
Serve hot with boiled rice.

1033

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. (1/2 kg) meat, 1 lb. (1/2 kg) small onions, 2 c. butter or Crisco, 1 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Meatballs With Onions(Dawood Basha) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meatballs With Onions(Dawood Basha)

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