Beef Koftas with Pea & Coriander Hummus

For the Ground Beef Koftas:

• 500g ground beef from our butchery
• 10ml (2 tsp) ground cumin
• A handful of mint, chopped
• A handful of rosemary, chopped
• A handful of flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 6 long rosemary stems
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Pea & Coriander Hummus:

• 500ml (2 cups) frozen garden peas
• 1 tin chickpeas, drained
• 1 small garlic clove, grated
• Zest and juice of 1 lime
• Handful of coriander
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

To serve:

• Red onion slices
• Coriander leaves
• Extra peas
• Lime wedges

For the Ground Beef Koftas:

• Mix together the ground beef, cumin, herbs and season well with salt and black pepper.
• Work the herbs and spices in with your hands and form the koftas around the rosemary stems.
• Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes, or until you are ready to fry them.
• Heat a large griddle pan and oil the koftas lightly.
• Fry the koftas on all sides for about 8-10 minutes in total, or until fully cooked to your liking.

For the Pea & Coriander Hummus:

• Pour some boiling water over the frozen peas and drain within 1-2 minutes. Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend untill well combined.
• Season with salt and black pepper.
• Serve the ground beef koftas with the pea and coriander hummus.
• Garnish with red onion slices, coriander leaves, extra blanched garden peas and lime wedges.