Name: Meatball, Tomato and Egg Tagine with Lemon Saffron Couscous
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: For the meatballs; 1/2 lb ground lamb; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, minced; 1/3 cup parsley, minced; 1/3 cup fresh coriander, minced; 3/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 Tbsp olive oil, for frying; For the sauce; 1 28 oz can good quality crushed Italian tomatoes (I used San Marzano); 1 or 2 whole tomatoes, chopped (Optional, I like the added texture); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp sweet paprika; salt and fresh ground pepper to taste; 1/3 cup fresh coriander leaves, rough chopped; 4 eggs; For the Lemon saffron couscous; 1 lb couscous; 2 cups water; 1 tsp saffron threads; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt