Casserole of Cauliflower and Meatballs

The word tabsi rather than marga is used for stew dishes that are denser in consistency than the regular marga. Another characteristic is that the meat and vegetables are layered in a wide shallow pan, like a casserole, and baked. Etymologically, the name tabsi is derived from the Turkish tabs ‘tray’.

The following recipe is an elaboration of the regular cauliflower stew. It is more suitable for formal presentations because it can be elegantly serv