Merguez Lamb Patties with Golden Raisin Couscous Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 1 1/4 pounds ground lamb
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons harissa (spicy North African condiment)
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
• 1/3 cup golden raisins
• 1 cup couscous
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder
• Accompaniment: harissa or hot sauce