MOROCCAN BEEF KEBABS WITH CURRIED COUSCOUS, RAITA AND CHARMOULA VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- For the couscous: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.Place the water in an ovenproof casserole. Whisk the curry, salt pepper into the water. Whisk the couscous into the water. Let the couscous stand for 10 minutes to absorb the water.
- Pour half of the olive oil into the couscous. Work the olive oil into the couscous by hand, rubbing the kernels to fluff the couscous break up any clumps, making sure that the couscous is evenly coated with the oil. Place the casserole into the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and pour the rest of the oil into the couscous. By hand or with a spoon, work the oil through the couscous, breaking up any clumps.
- For the raita: Place the yogurt, mint, cumin, salt and cucumbers in a bowl and stir to combine. Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary. Refrigerate until time to use.
- For the vinaigrette: Place the oil, lemon juice, cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, paprika and cayenne in a bowl and stir to combine. Season the charmoula with salt and pepper.
- For the kebabs: Combine the beef, onions, powdered milk, cilantro, mint, ginger, cayenne, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly to combine. Divide the mixture into 8 balls. Form each ball into a kebab cylinder about 3 inches long. Refrigerate the kebabs until ready to grill.
- In the meantime soak, wooden skewers in water. Heat the grill to high heat. Insert the skewers into the kebabs. Brush the kebabs with olive oil and grill until they are cooked, 34 minutes per side.
- To complete the dish, place a mound of couscous on a serving plate for each person. Place 2 kebabs on each plate. Garnish the plate with the raita and drizzle the charmoula on the kebabs. Serve with warm pita bread.
TANDOORI LAMB KEBABS WITH RAITA AND COUSCOUS
Yummy tandoori kebabs served over couscous and toped with raita. It is also very easy to prepare and does not take that long apart from the marinating time.
Provided by The Flying Chef
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 35m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Prep time does not include marinating time.
- Chop lamb into about 1 inch cubes, combine paste, yogurt and lemon juice, add lamb and marinate several hours or overnight.
- Either thread lamb on metal skewers or if using wooden skewers make sure they are soaked for 20-30 Min's in water to prevent burning during cooking.
- Cook lamb on BBQ or grill 4-6 inches from heat until cooked as desired. (approx 5-10 Min's a side, medium rare-medium well).
- Raita.
- In a medium size bowl combine yogurt, cucumber, mint and mint sauce mix well and refrigerate until needed.
- Couscous.
- If using quick cooking sachets I add 1 teaspoon of chicken stock powder to the water, bring to boil and add the sachets for a couple of minutes. Remove from pan and add couscous to a large bowl and fluff. If using another type of couscous prepare according to packet.
- Add both peppers, red and green onions, mint and parsley combine well.
- Combine vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil in screw top jar shake well. Pour over couscous and mix well.
- To serve place couscous on plate top with kebab and drizzle with raita.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1005.5, Fat 67.6, SaturatedFat 27.4, Cholesterol 162.6, Sodium 176.8, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 8.6, Protein 44.5
LAMB KEBABS WITH COUSCOUS
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories brunch, weekday, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together 1/4 cup oil, pepper, cumin, cinnamon, garlic, lemon juice and zest. Add lamb and mix to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator, at least 2 hours.
- Heat broiler and line broiler pan with aluminum foil. Bring 2 cups of water with 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Pour couscous into a heatproof bowl, and stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add half the boiling water, cover for 5 minutes, then stir and add the remaining water. Cover.
- While couscous steams, thread lamb onto skewers. Scrape marinade into small saucepan. Season lamb with salt. Broil, 4 minutes a side for medium rare. Remove lamb and keep warm. Add drippings to marinade. Bring to boil for a minute, remove from heat; whisk in yogurt.
- Fluff couscous with a fork and place on a platter. Place skewers on top and sprinkle with mint. Have each guest spoon sauce onto lamb.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 864, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 665 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
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