Homemade Merguez with Herby Yogurt

• servings: 6 servings
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cup (110 grams) plain yogurt

A small handful finely chopped leafy fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, mint, chives, dill or a mix thereof) plus a few roughly chopped, to serve

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, or more to taste

Kosher salt

Olive oil

A handful shredded red cabbage to serve (optional)

Lemon wedges, to serve

Kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds or a heaped 1/2 teaspoon ground

1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds or a heaped 1/2 teaspoon ground

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds or a heaped 1/2 teaspoon ground

1 teaspoon sweet paprika

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons harissa paste (I just used a small squeeze) or another hot sauce

1 pound (455 grams) ground lamb, at room temperature