Morrocan meatballs with couscous

A simple tasty dish made with basic spices. It can be prepared and reheated when ready to serve.

Ingredients:

500g lamb mince
1.5 tbsp ginger/garlic paste
1 green chilli, chopped
5-6 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
1 tsp dried red chilli flakes
Salt & pepper for seasoning

For the sauce

1 tbsp olive oil

1 400g tin chopped tomatoes
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 onion chopped 

2 flakes garlic, chopped
1/2 Worcester sauce
Salt & pepper for seasoning

Method:

1. Mix the lamb and all the marinade ingredients, make into small balls and shallow fry in oil. Keep aside

2. In a saucepan, heat oil. Fry the garlic and onions, until translucent. Add the chopped tomatoes.

3. Add the cinnamon , cumin, turmeric and dried thyme. Cover with a lid and let it simmer.

4. Once it starts to boil add the Worcester sauce. Add water it the sauce is too thick.

5. Add in the meatballs , stir till well coated with the sauce.Season well.

6. Place this into a pre-heated oven and cook for 20 mins.

7. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and parsley. Serve with couscous or a side salad.