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Tunisian Scented Couscous with Vegetables Recipe

Origin: Tunisia      Period: Traditional

Ingredients:

For the Couscous:
450g couscous
360ml vegetable stock
1 tsp black mustard seeds
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp ground fennel seeds
1 tsp salt
3cm length ginger, finely grated
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/8 tsp ground turmeric

For the Vegetables:
2 medium potatoes, peeled, cubed and cooked
1 leek, finely shredded and blanched
1 large tomato, diced
1 large courgette (zucchini), diced
4 tbsp tomato purée
2 tsp harissa (or to taste)
oil, for frying


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Tunisian Scented Couscous with Vegetables Preparation:


Method:

Add the stock o a pan and keep hot on a low flame. Meanwhile, add the olive oil to a pan. When hot stir-in the mustard seeds and fry until they begin to splutter and pop. Add the cinnamon, cloves, cumin, black pepper, cardamom, fennel seeds, ginger, cloves and garlic to the oil and stir to combine. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds then add the couscous and stir to coat in the aromatic oil. Stir-in the salt and hot stock, take the pan off the heat and set aside to finish cooking.

As the couscous cooks add oil to a pan. Stir-in the courgette and fry for 3 minutes then add the leek and potatoes and fry for 3 minutes more, or until the courgettes and potatoes begin to turn a golden brown. Add the tomato and tomato purée and harissa along with 60ml water. Bring to a brisk simmer and cook for 5 minutes.

Fluff the couscous with a fork, turn onto a serving plate and arrange the vegetables on top. Serve immediately.

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