Rich lamb is an excellent match for the cloves, cardamom, cumin and chilli in Berbere Spice Blend. A bright couscous salad and lemon yoghurt keep this generous platter fresh and balanced.

🥣 Ingredients

• 500g lamb mince
• 2 tbsp Berbere Spice Blend, divided
• 1 small onion, grated
• 40g breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 200g couscous
• 250ml hot vegetable stock
• ½ cucumber, diced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• Small handful parsley and mint, chopped
• 150g yoghurt
• 1 lemon

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mix lamb, 1½ tbsp seasoning, onion, breadcrumbs and egg. Shape into 16 meatballs.
2. Bake at 210°C/190°C fan/gas 6 for 18–22 minutes, turning once, until browned and cooked through.
3. Cover couscous with hot stock for 5 minutes, then fluff. Stir through cucumber, tomato and herbs.
4. Mix yoghurt with lemon juice and remaining seasoning.
5. Pile meatballs over couscous and drizzle with the yoghurt.

⏱️ Timings

• Prep: 20 minutes
• Cook: 22 minutes
• Serves: 4

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Add grilled vegetables or a leafy salad for a larger sharing meal.

💚 Why This Recipe Works

Lamb stands up to the blend’s bold aromatics, while cucumber, herbs and yoghurt provide cooling contrast.

🌶️ Try It With

Add fragrance with Ground Green Cardamom or freshness with Coriander Leaf.

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