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Couscous Tfaya (Caramelised Onion & Raisin Couscous)

Couscous Tfaya (Caramelised Onion & Raisin Couscous)

Morocco

120Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
10Steps
About

A sweet-savoury Moroccan couscous crowned with tfaya — soft cinnamon-caramelised onions and raisins — over saffron chicken and fluffy steamed grains, a classic of family Friday tables.

Equipment
  • Couscoussier or pot with steamer
  • Large bowl
  • Frying pan
Ingredients
Couscous3 cups
Chicken, jointed1 whole
Onions, sliced (for tfaya)4
Raisins1 cup
Honey2 tbsp
Ground cinnamon1½ tsp
Saffron threadsgood pinch
Ground ginger1 tsp
Turmeric1 tsp
Chickpeas, cooked1 cup
Toasted almonds½ cup
Butter3 tbsp
Olive oil4 tbsp
Salt and pepperto taste

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