Tunisian Lamb Couscous

Step 1

Add 1/4 cup vegetable oil into a large stock pot

Step 2

over medium heat, fry the onion until translucent

Step 3

Add in the garlic, tomato paste, harissa, and continue to fry for 2 minutes

Step 4

Add the caraway, coriander and chili powder, mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes

Step 5

Add the lamb meat and coat it well while mixing it in the sauce. Cook for 5 minutes while stirring.

Step 6

Add in water to cover, add in the turnips and carrots cook over medium low heat for 45 minutes

Step 7

While this is cooking, make the couscous following package directions.

Step 8

After the 45 minutes add in the zucchini, potatoes and chickpeas. Cook for another 30 minutes. If any of the vegetables are tender you can remove them and set aside as they are done.

Step 9

10 minutes before finished ladle in one scoop of the broth at a time over the couscous to get it moist. mix well.

Step 10

on the bottom of tagine pot or platter arrange the couscous and place the meat and all the vegetables on top. Fry the hot peppers if using and serve hot.