Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Zaalouk Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Kefta (Meatballs):**; 500g ground lamb or beef (or a mix); 1 medium onion, very finely grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; *For the Zaalouk (Eggplant & Tomato Sauce):**; 2 medium eggplants (about 500g), cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 1 can crushed tomatoes); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup water or vegetable broth; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Kefta Mquaraa bil Zaalouk 🇲🇦 Morocco

Spiced meatballs in tomato sauce with eggplant salad

Meatballs Savory

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Ground meat tomatoes zaalouk spices

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