Grilled Meatballs

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Yogurt sauce:

4 cups plain yogurt

3 cloves garlic, finely minced

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Onion salad:

1 pound red onions, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon salt

1/2 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

Meatballs:

2 pounds ground beef

1 1/2 cups grated onion

2 minced garlic cloves

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Olive oil for brushing

6 pita breads, warmed

Sliced tomatoes