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Post by braided-rug on Oct 18, 2005 15:00:54 GMT 10
Pumpkin Tagine with Date Couscous
2 tabs olive oil 1 large onion sliced thickly 3 cloves garlic crushed 1/2 teas ground chilli 1/2 teas ground turmeric 1 teas ground cinnamon 1 teas ground cilantro 1 teas ground cumin 3 cups vegetable stock 5 cups coarsely chopped pumpkin/squash 1 cup frozen Fava beans, thawed, shelled 1 tab brown sugar 3/4 cup coarsely chopped seeded dates 2 tabs coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
couscous 1 1/2 oz butter chopped coarsely 2 cups couscous 2 cups boiling water 1/2 cup coarsely chopped seeded dates 1/3 cup loosely packed, coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (not nec.)
Heat oil, add onion, garlic and spices, cook stirring 3 minutes. Add stock and pumpkin, bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer covered, about 10 minutes or until pumpkin is almost tender. Remove lid, simmer uncovered 5 minutes or until pumpkin mixture thickens slightly. Add remaining ingredients, cook, stirring, until heated through. Serve with couscous. Combine butter, couscous and the water in large heatproof bowl, cover, stand about 5 minutes or until water is absorbed, fluffing with fork occasionally. Stir in dates and cilantro. Serves 4.
Couscous can be prepared a day ahead. Reheat in microwave and stir through dates. Serve with harissa if desired.
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