For the oriental meatballs
- 500 g chickpeas
- 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon(s) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon(s) cumin, powder
- zest, of 1 lemon
- juice, of 1/2 lemon
- 3 onions, dry
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 bunch mint
- 1 tablespoon(s) parsley
- salt
- pepper
- 200 g all-purpose flour
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1 onion, dry
- 1 stick(s) cinnamon
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon(s) oregano, dry
- 1 chili pepper, dried
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 teaspoon(s) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon(s) tomato paste
- 3 tomatoes
- salt
- pepper
To serve
- basmati rice , boiled
- thyme
- oregano, fresh
- 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil