Couscous With Raisins & Chickpeas

Couscous With Raisins & Chickpeas
Preparation time is 15minutes
Cook time is 30minutes
Total time is 45minutes
Serve is for 6 people
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Difficulty level: 3 out of 4

13 Ingredients

Number of servings
6
  • 75grams butter
  • 1/2teaspoons salt
  • 1L water
  • 400grams raisins
  • 500grams medium-grain couscous
  • 4tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.50kilograms boned shoulder of lamb, cubed
  • 4 onions, finely chopped
  • 200grams chickpeas, soaked overnight if using dried
  • 1/2teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/2teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 1/2teaspoons pepper

Method

Step 1 of 4

Heat half the butter and the oil in a couscous steamer. Add the meat and onion. When the meat is browned on all sides, add the chickpeas and the spices and salt.

Step 2 of 4

Pour in the water, cover, and leave to cook for 20 minutes. Add the raisins and cook for a further 5 minutes.

Step 3 of 4

Meanwhile, prepare the couscous.

Step 4 of 4

Transfer the couscous to a large, shallow serving dish, arrange the meat in the centre, and top with the broth, raisins and chickpeas.

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