Spicy Lamb With Garlic Couscous - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    FOR THE LAMB
    2 (400 g) loin lamb, back straps about (eye of lamb loin)
    2 -3 teaspoons chopped chili (fresh or bottled)
    2 teaspoons ground cumin
    1 garlic clove, crushed
    1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped (cilantro)
    FOR THE COUSCOUS
    1 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
    1 1/2 cups couscous
    2 cups chicken stock
    3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
    2 teaspoons olive oil
    FOR SERVING
    1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
Preparation
    FOR THE LAMB.
    Trim off any fat.
    In a small bowl combine the chili, cumin, garlic and coriander.
    Rub the mix into the lamb, you can allow it to marinate for up to 4 hours but it isn't essential.
    Cook the lamb on a preheated, oiled grill plate until browned and cooked to your liking.
    Remove from grill, sprinkle with a little sea salt and cover to keep warm.
    FOR THE COUSCOUS.
    Combine the stock, garlic and peas in a medium saucepan and bring to the boil.
    Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous and oil.
    Cover and stand for about 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
    Fluff with a fork.
    TO SERVE.
    Slice the lamb, place on top of a mound of couscous and add a dollop of yoghurt.

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