Lamb Koftas With Tabouli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground lamb
1/2 None red onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 None egg
2 tsp ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 None long red chili, finely chopped
1/2 None lemon, zested
None None Tabouli
3 oz couscous
2 cups cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 bunch fresh parsley leaves
1/2 bunch fresh mint leaves
1/2 None red onion, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 None lemon, juiced

Preparation

Combine ground lamb, red onion, parsley, mint, egg, cumin, garlic, chili and lemon zest. Form into 8 - 4 inch logs. Insert a skewer into each log and chill for 10 mins.
Meanwhile, to make tabouli, combine couscous with 1/2 cup boiling water. Set aside, covered, for 5 mins. Fluff with a fork then toss with cherry tomatoes, parsley, mint, red onion, olive oil and lemon juice.
Heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Working in batches, cook koftas for 6-8 mins, turning occasionally, until cooked through. Serve over tabouli.