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Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Aades (Moroccan Meatballs with Lentils)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Kefta (Meatballs):**; 1 lb (450g) ground beef or lamb (or a 50/50 mix); 1 small onion, finely grated; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); *For the Sauce and Lentils:**; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (14.5 oz / 400g) can crushed tomatoes or 2 cups fresh tomato puree; 1 cup (200g) brown or green lentils, rinsed; 4 cups (1 liter) water or beef broth; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); Pinch of saffron threads (optional, steeped in 2 tbsp hot water); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Kefta Mquaraa bil Aades

🇲🇦 Morocco

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