Mauritanian Lamb Couscous

Ingredients

• 4 cups couscous
• 2 1/2 lbs lamb, cut into chunks
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 carrots and 2 turnips, cut into chunks
• 1 cup pumpkin, cubed
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 6 cups water or stock
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Raisins, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1Heat oil in a large pot and brown lamb with onions.
2. 2Stir in turmeric and add water; bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 45 minutes.
3. 3Add carrots and turnips and cook 15 minutes, then add pumpkin and cook 15 more minutes.
4. 4Meanwhile, steam or rehydrate the couscous with a little broth, fluffing with a fork.
5. 5Mound the couscous on a platter, top with lamb and vegetables, and moisten with broth.
6. 6Garnish with raisins and serve with extra broth on the side.

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