Beef Kofta in Spiced Tomato Sauce

Combine the beef mince, grated onion, garlic, cumin, half the cinnamon, and smoked paprika in a bowl, season well, and shape into 16 small oval koftas.

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium-high heat and brown the koftas in batches for 3–4 minutes until sealed, then remove and set aside.

In the same pan, add the chopped tomatoes, stock, remaining cinnamon, sugar, and season well.

Bring to a simmer and carefully lower the koftas into the sauce.

Simmer over a medium heat for 15 minutes, turning the koftas halfway through, until they are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

Serve with flatbreads, yoghurt, and a scattering of fresh coriander.