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Cook the lamb mince with the onion, salt, pepper, Libyan spices, and cinnamon for 20 minutes on medium heat, covering the pot so the meat cooks through.
Mix the flour, milk, salt, and egg to make the pastry batter, then cook into thin pancakes.
Roll the mince filling into the pancakes to form the cannoli and place them into a baking tray.
Reduce the grated onion in the oil to remove the water, then add the tomato paste, turmeric, cayenne pepper, pepper, salt, and Libyan spices.
Add the blended tomatoes and water and keep on the heat for 5 minutes or until thick.
Spread the tomato sauce over the tray of cannoli rolls, then top with mozzarella and fine coriander.
Bake for 10 minutes at 160 degrees and serve hot.
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Cover the pot while cooking the mince so it cooks through fully.
Reduce the grated onion first to remove excess water from the sauce.
Can I use beef mince instead of lamb?
Yes, you can substitute beef mince for lamb mince if preferred.
What are Libyan spices?
Libyan spices typically include a blend of cumin, coriander, paprika, and other regional spices.
Can I prepare the cannoli in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the cannoli and sauce in advance, then assemble and bake when ready to serve.
Is there a substitute for coriander?
If you don't have coriander, you can use parsley as a substitute.
How do I know when the sauce is thick enough?
The sauce is thick enough when it coats the back of a spoon and has reduced in volume.
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