Fragrant Moroccan Spiced Mince With Couscous

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
• 1 pinch clove
• 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 pinch cayenne or 1 pinch paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon curry powder (garam masala is good)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon gingerroot, grated
• 1/2 cup orange juice (or 1-2 oranges juiced)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup couscous
• 1/4 cup boiling water (or more)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 500 g lean ground beef or 500 g minced chicken or 500 g ground lamb
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1/8 cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 red capsicum, finely diced (pepper)
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds (lightly toasted, or substitute with crushed nuts)
• 1/4 cup pine nuts (lightly toasted)
• 1 tablespoon oil

Recipe

• 1 combine first 10 ingredients in a small bowl or jar. (these are fairly forgiving. you can double or triple the quantities and leave them in a jar for next time.).
• 2 toast almonds and pine nuts if not already done. careful not to burn. can place in a non stick fry pan or a saucepan on low heat until they start to brown or are golden. remove from heat, place on a towel or paper towels to cool. nuts keep browning slightly after being removed from their heat source.
• 3 put couscous and raisins in a bowl and pour boiling water and orange juice over them. allow to sit while you cook. (adjust the water/juice to the instructions of how to cook the couscous. try not to add too much liquid, it will go soggy).
• 4 over medium to high heat, put oil in a large fry pan with approximately 2tb of the mixed spices. cook through til fragrant (1-3 minutes).
• 5 add garlic and ginger and cook for a further 2 minutes. stirring and careful not to burn.
• 6 add onion, cook til transparent. add mince, cook til browned. add carrot, mix through then add cabbage, a bit at a time so it reduces. add capsicum (red pepper).
• 7 taste for flavours. season with salt or pepper or if you have more spices left, add more if necessary.
• 8 add nuts, cous cous and raisins and mix through.
• 9 serve.