Lamb kebabs with couscous and mint-yoghurt sauce

Prep
12h
Cook
10m
serves
6
Lamb kebabs with couscous and mint-yoghurt sauce
Lamb kebabs with couscous and mint-yoghurt sauce

Ingredients (15)

  • 8 (about 800g) lamb fillets, trimmed, cut into 2cm pieces
  • 80ml (1/3 cup) lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons dried mint leaves
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
  • 250g thick Greek yoghurt
  • 5 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 cups couscous
  • 400ml stock or water
  • 40g butter
  • 2 teaspoons ras el-hanout* (a blend of powdered spices)
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • Mint leaves, torn, to serve

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Method

  • 1.
    Place the lamb fillets, lemon juice, two-thirds of the garlic, dried mint and two tablespoons of the oil in a bowl. Cover and set aside to marinate overnight.
  • 2.
    Place the yoghurt, remaining garlic and two tablespoons of fresh mint in a bowl. Set aside.
  • 3.
    Place the couscous and remaining olive oil in a bowl. Bring the stock or water to the boil, then pour over the couscous. Add the butter, cover and set aside for 10 minutes. Stir with a fork to separate the grains, then stir through the ras el hanout and remaining fresh mint. Set aside.
  • 4.
    Thread the lamb onto skewers, discarding the marinade. Preheat a barbecue or chargrill to high.
  • 5.
    Add the lamb skewers and cook for three minutes each side. Set aside for five minutes to rest.
  • 6.
    Place the cumin and sesame seeds in a frying pan over medium heat and dry-fry until light golden and fragrant. Combine with the sea salt.
  • 7.
    Serve the lamb kebabs with the couscous. Drizzle with the yoghurt, and scatter over the mint leaves and seasoned salt.
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