Couscous Casablanca

Ingredients

  • 300 g (10½ oz) couscous
  • 150 g (5½ oz) raisins
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • chilli sauce to taste
  • pinch of ground cinnamon
  • 1–2 tbsp orange flower water
  • Vegetable stew:
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp each ground cinnamon, turmeric, cloves, coriander and ginger
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes, about 400 g
  • 1.5 litres (2¾ pints) vegetable stock, preferably home-made
  • 225 g (8 oz) pumpkin, cut into chunks
  • 1 small sweet potato, cut into chunks
  • 2 celery sticks, sliced
  • 1 carrot, cut into chunks
  • 1 turnip, cut into chunks
  • 100 g (3½ oz) runner or French beans, cut into short lengths
  • 1 courgette, cut into chunks
  • 1 can chickpeas, about 400 g, drained
  • salt and pepper

Description

A Hearty Veggie Stew With Couscous. Couscous Is The Staple Food Of Much Of North Africa, Where It Is Often Served Topped With Tender, Colourful Vegetables, Drenched In Delicious Gravy And Spiced With A Traditional Hot Chilli Sauce Called Harissa.

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