Authentic Moroccan Meatballs (Kefta Tagine) with Egg

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground lamb or ground beef
• ¼ onion, grated
• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp ginger powder (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 2½ Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• ¼ tsp ginger powder or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional)
• ¼ tsp cayenne
• Salt to taste
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1½ cups grated tomatoes
• ¼ cup water
• 3-4 eggs (optional but recommended)