Kofta Kebabs With Tabouli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground lamb
1/2 None red onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp chopped mint
1 large egg
2 tsp ground cumin
2 clove garlic, crushed
None None For the Kebabs
1 None long red chili, finely chopped
1/2 None lemon, zest finely grated
12 None bamboo skewers, soaked
2 tbsp oil
None None For the Tabouli
1/2 cup couscous
1/2 cup boiling water
8 None cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 bunch parsley, leaves picked
1/2 bunch mint, leaves picked
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 None lemon, juiced

Preparation

For the kofta: In a bowl, combine lamb, onion, parsley, mint, egg, cumin, garlic, chili and lemon zest. Roll into 8 sausage shapes (about 4 inches long). Mold around 8 skewers. Chill 10 minutes.
In a large skillet heat oil on high. Cook kebabs 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
To make tabouli: Combine couscous and boiling water in a bowl. Set aside, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff grains using a fork. Add remaining ingredients. Toss well.
Serve kebabs on a bed of tabouli.