Harissa Beef Kofta with Lemon Poppy Seed Rice

Steps

1. Cook rice Preheat BBQ grill, if using. Combine all rice ingredients in a medium pot with a pinch of salt and bring to the boil. As soon as it boils, cover with a lid and reduce to lowest heat to cook for 12 minutes. Turn off heat and steam, covered, for 8 minutes. Do not lift lid during cooking.
2. Prep kofta Finely dice onion. Combine all kofta ingredients in a large bowl with 1 tsp of salt. Season well with pepper. Use a 1/3 cup measure and clean hands to form kofta.
3. Cook kofta Heat a drizzle of oil in a large fry-pan on medium-high heat. Cook kofta, in batches, for 6-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Set aside, covered, to keep warm. Alternatively cook on BBQ.
4. Make slaw Thinly slice bok choy and pear, grate carrots. In a small bowl, combine all spiced yoghurt ingredients.
5. Place all slaw ingredients in a large bowl, along with 2-3 Tbsp of the spiced yoghurt and season.
6. Serve rice topped with kofta, remaining spiced yoghurt and coriander. Serve slaw on the side.