A recipe for Spiced Couscous. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Spiced Couscous shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1/4 c. Butter1/4 Tsp. Cinnamon, ground
1/4 Tsp. Cardamom, ground
1/8 Tsp. Cloves, ground
2 1/4 c. Stock, chicken
1/2 c. Currants
1 1/2 c. Couscous
2 Tbs. Butter
1/2 Tsp. Salt
1/4 c. Cashews; or pistachios
Directions
ANNE'S MODIFICATIONS: use 1 Tsp. homemade garam masala to replace spices (contained the same spices), omitted nuts, used raisins instead of currants, added 1 peeled, sliced carrot and 1 sliced celery stalk. Stir fried carrot and celery in butter with spices for 4 minutes. Toast and chop cashews or pistachios. Melt 1/4 c. butter in medium saucepan over low heat. Add spices and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add stock and currants. Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Bring to boil. Mix in couscous and 2 Tbs. butter. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork; season with salt. Transfer couscous to bowl, add nuts and toss well.
