Morocal Style Couscous (Couscous)

Member Name: evelyndunton

Product:	Couscous
Date:	03/07/09 (12 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: No real cooking involved

Disadvantages: None

I love couscous and while I sometimes, when I am feeling really lazy, buy already prepared dry mixtures from the supermarket this is a really easy recipe to prepare yourself.

I usually serve this with a Moroccan style lamb casserole and take some of the liquid from the casserole and stir that through the couscous just before serving.

This couscous makes a lovely alternative to potatoes, rice or pasta. This quantity serves about 6 so if you require less you will have to reduce the quantities.

Ingredients

500 g dry couscous
75 g sultanas
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon table salt
800 ml freshly boiled water
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
small bunch of fresh coriander, chopped

Method

Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large heatproof bowl or pan with a lid then pour the water over. Cover with clingfilm or a lid and set aside for 10/15 minutes. After this time all the water should be absorbed. Lift the lid or remove the clingfilm and fluff the couscous up with a fork to separate the grains. Sprinkle the top with the chopped fresh coriander. Serve and enjoy.

This is a delicious recipe and so easy to make - no real cooking involved.

Summary: Healthy alternaive to potatoes, rice or pasta