Homemade Merguez With Herby Yogurt

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