6 cups olive oil or vegetable oil, for frying
1 medium-sized head cauliflower (about 1 pound)
1 1/2 pounds ground beef, lamb, or veal
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons tabil (a Tunisian spice blend of coriander seed, caraway seed, garlic powder, cayenne pepper)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs beaten
All-purpose unbleached flour, as needed, for dredging
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons harisa (Tunisian hot chili paste of guajillo chili peppers, garlic, oil, caraway, and coriander)
1/2 teaspoon ground red chili