COUSCOUS WITH SAVORY CARAMELIZED ONION

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This is the first Moroccan dish I've ever cooked for my family, and they were thoroughly impressed. I thought with all the rich spices, it might be too overwhelming for the kids, but they really enjoyed the combination. A good change from cold couscous salad for the winter. (from the Toronto Star)

Provided by Izzy Knight

Categories     Onions

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced (such as spanish, vidalia or bermuda)
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 whole cloves
3 inches cinnamon sticks
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 cups couscous
chicken stock (as needed) or mushroom stock (as needed)
panir (optional)

Steps:

  • In large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, stirring to coat with oil; reduce heat to low.
  • Cook, covered, 15 minutes.
  • Stir in raisins, sugar, cloves, cinnamon stick, pepper, ginger and nutmeg.
  • Cook, covered, 30 to 40 minutes, until onion is tender, dark brown and juicy.
  • In medium pot, cook couscous according to package instructions, using stock instead of water. For Vegetarian use only a vegetable based mushroom stock.
  • Fluff.
  • Heap in serving dish.
  • Top with onion mixture.
  • Spoon some paneer over the top if you desire.

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