Meatballs with Noodles Tossed in Yogurt

Ingredients

 * 2 pounds ground beef
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 2 teaspoons ground coriander
 * 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
 * 1 pinch cayenne pepper
 * salt to taste
 * black pepper to taste
 * 2 cloves garlic crushed
 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 1 spanish onion finely chopped
 * 6 large ripe plum tomatoes core -- peel, chop
 * 4 sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped NOODLES
 * 1 pound fresh fine egg noodles in Asian markets
 * 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
 * 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
 * 1/2 cup fresh mint chopped    * 2 pounds ground beef
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 2 teaspoons ground coriander
 * 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
 * 1 pinch cayenne pepper
 * salt to taste
 * black pepper to taste
 * 2 cloves garlic crushed
 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 1 spanish onion finely chopped
 * 6 large ripe plum tomatoes core -- peel, chop
 * 4 sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped NOODLES
 * 1 pound fresh fine egg noodles in Asian markets
 * 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
 * 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
 * 1/2 cup fresh mint chopped

Directions
For the meatballs:
 * In a bowl, combine the beef, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, salt, pepper, and half of the garlic. With clean hands, mix thoroughly, then shape the meat into 3/4-inch meatballs. Set them aside.
 * In a large, flameproof asserole, heat the oil, add the onion, and cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until it is very soft. Turn the heat to medium-high and add the meatballs. Cook, turning them often, until they lose their pink color.
 * Add the plum tomatoes and remaining garlic. Cover the pan, turn down the heat, and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper and cook the mixture for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring once or twice.

For the noodles:
 * Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
 * Add the noodles and cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until they are tender but still have some bite.
 * Drain the noodles and transfer them to a bowl.
 * Stir in the yogurt, garlic, and salt. Toss thoroughly and transfer to 6 wide bowls.
 * Spoon meatballs around the edges of each bowl of noodles, add the mint to the center and serve at once.