Pork Koftas with Spiced Apricot Sauce

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Put the mince, 2tsp of cumin, lemon zest, 1/2tsp of salt and some pepper into a bowl. Use hands to mix, then roll into 12 oval shaped Koftas

Step 2

Fry the Koftas in 2tsp of oil until browned. Lift onto a plate - don't worry if not cooked through.

Step 3

Add diced onoin and red pepper with a splash of water plus remaining oil to the same pan. Fry for 5 minutes until softened. Meanwhile using kitchen scissors snip the tomatoes into smaller chunks in the tin. Stir the remaining cumin and cinnamon into the veg for 1min, then tip in the tomatoes. Fill the tin with water to rince and add this too. Add the apricots, bring everything to a simmer for 5 minutes

Step 4

Put the Koftas into the sauce and simmer for about 8 minutes until sauce is thick and Koftas are cooked through

Step 5

Make the stock with 375ml boiling water. Tip the couscous into a heatproof bowl, add stock, Cover and leave to soften for 10 minutes. Use a fork to fluff up the grains and stir through the lemon juice.

Step 6

Stir the spinach through the sauce to wilt, serve with couscous.