INGREDIENTS
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SERVES 4-6
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For the Meatballs
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* 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
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* 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
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* 1/2 lb. ground lamb
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* 2 tbsp. dried currants
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* 1 1/2 tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
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* 1 tbsp. pine nuts
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* 1/2 tsp. paprika
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* 1 egg, lightly beaten
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* Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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For the Rice
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* 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, soaked in water for 20 minutes
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* 2 tsp. kosher salt
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* 1 tsp. turmeric
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For the Stew
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* 6 small red beets (about 1 lb.), peeled and cut into sixths
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* 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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* 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
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* 1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
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* 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
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* 1 1/2 tsp. curry powder
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* 1 tsp. turmeric
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* 3/4 tsp. paprika
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* 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
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* 1/8 tsp. cayenne
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* 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
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* 1/4 cup tomato paste
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* 6 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
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* 2 tbsp. sugar
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* 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley