Margisi Kofta

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1 raw egg
• 1/2 c. oatmeal or bread crumbs
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. coriander powder
• 1 tsp. fresh grated ginger or 1/2 tsp. ground
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp. allspice
• 1/8 tsp. ground red chili pepper (optional)
• 2 tsp. tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp. oil for frying
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper or to taste
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 c. water