Kofta Meatballs With Sweet And Sour Cherry Sauce

Name: Kofta Meatballs With Sweet And Sour Cherry Sauce
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 shallot, chopped (or 2 tablespoons diced red onion); 1 cup dried cherries; 3 teaspoons honey; splash of Brandy (optional); 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon minced fresh mintsalt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 pound ground lamb; 1/4 cup sparkling water; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon cloves; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; salt and pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons olive oil