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3 Garlic Cloves
1 Tablespoon Onions, chopped
2 teaspoons ground Cumin
3 whole Cloves
3/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon ground Black Pepper
1 1/2 lbs ground Beef
8 ounces ground Pork
1 Egg
1 Tablespoon dry Breadcrumbs
1 1/2 Tablespoons Mint, finely chopped
2 Eggs, hard-boiled
Sauce
2 lbs Tomatoes
1 Garlic Clove
1/4 cup Onions
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
2 cups Water
1 teaspoon Salt
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Combine the 3 cloves garlic, 1 tbl onion, cumin, cloves, salt and pepper in a food processor; process until well ground. Transfer spices to a bowl and add the beef, pork, raw egg, breadcrumbs and mint; mix together thoroughly with your hands. Cut the hard-boiled eggs in half and each half into 9 pieces. Form meatballs around each egg piece; set aside. To make the sauce, puree the tomatoes, garlic and onion in a blender or food processor; strain. Heat oil in a large skillet and add pureed tomatoe mixture; bring to a boil. Add water and salt and simmer for 6 minutes. Uncover and add meatballs to the sauce. Cook, covered, over low heat for 30 minutes; correct seasonings if desired.
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