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Mix all the kofte ingredients with your hands and season generously. Divide into 12, then press each one between your palms into an oval-shaped ball. Put on a plate or tray, cover and refrigerate for at least half an hour.
Meanwhile, pour 200ml boiling water or stock of your choice over the couscous, cover and leave it to sit for 10 minutes. Once the couscous is cool, stir in the herbs, reserving a small amount for the garnish. Mix in the cucumber, olive oil and half the lemon juice, and season. Next, in a second bowl, whisk the tahini, yoghurt and remaining lemon juice and season this, too. Toast the almonds in a frying pan on a medium heat until lightly browned, then set aside.
Heat a griddle pan until smoking hot. Brush the apricots with a little olive oil, season and griddle cut side down for seven to eight minutes, until they are soft and their skins have wrinkled. Once the apricots are cooked, remove the koftes from the fridge and griddle or grill them for three to four minutes on each side. I err on the side of undercooking, because I like them a little pink and still juicy.
Serve the koftes on top of the couscous with the apricots, drizzle over some tahini yoghurt and sprinkle with the almonds, remaining herbs and a dusting of sumac, if using.