Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups finely diced onions
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 inch piece cinnamon stick
• 1 large pinch saffron, crumbled
• salt and pepper
• 3 cups vegetable broth or 3 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups cubed day-old firm white bread
• 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
• all-purpose flour, for dusting
• olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 cup giant couscous or 1 cup medium couscous
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup milk