Kefta (Moroccan Meatballs)

• 1 pound ground beef or lamb
• 1 small onion minced or grated
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/2 inch ginger grated
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Tomato Sauce:

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
• pinch chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red onion diced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/2 inch ginger grated
• 1 3/4 pounds roma tomatoes diced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
• salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:

• mint
• cilantro
• parsley
• sliced almonds