1 lb 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

¼ tsp turmeric

¼ tsp cinnamon

½ tsp pepper

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

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

¼ cup water

3–4 eggs (optional)