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Spicy couscous

Tamasin Day-Lewis from Tamasin Day Lewis
Fragrant with aromatic spices, Tamasin Day-Lewis's couscous makes a quickly prepared side dish - excellent with grilled lamb

Spicy couscous

Method

1. Heat the stock until almost boiling.

2. Put the couscous in a glass bowl and pour in 500ml of the stock.

3. Add the cinnamon, cardamom pods, allspice and a little freshly grated nutmeg. Mix gently with a fork, place a plate on top and leave for 20 minutes until the stock is absorbed.

4. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 170°C/gas 3.

5. Loosen the couscous with a fork. Add the raisins, olive oil and remaining stock.

6. Cover with foil and place in the oven to keep warm until ready to eat.

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Serves: 4

Prep: 15 min, plus soaking
Cook: 5 min

Ingredients
600-700ml chicken stock
375g organic couscous
1 cinnamon stick
a few cardamom pods
1 tsp allspice
freshly grated nutmeg
small handful of raisins
1 tbsp Olive oil