There should be enough to make two layers. 2 c. water 4 Tbs. Add spices and mix. Add tomatoes, water tomato paste, and wine. Simmer for 30 minutes or longer, several hours is best.
Hot spices tend to get hotter as they cook.
Italian sausage 4 Tlbs. Brown sausage and felafel paste separately. Felafel should be cooled until crumbly. Set meat and felafel aside. Saute onions, garlic, basil, and mushrooms together.