For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef or lamb
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp ground allspice
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Tomato Sauce:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
• ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish