What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? A Burst of Flavor: Indian Couscous with Saffron! This side dish is wonderful to have with poultry instead of potatoes or stuffing. I like its versatility because it doesn’t weigh me down, but offers appealing flavor. You can add or subtract herbs and vegetables to your heart’s delight, choosing what you have on hand. I tend to serve it warm rather than cold. Others make a meal out it. Either way, it’s very economical as well as exotic.
INDIAN COUSCOUS WITH SAFFRON
Ingredients:
1 cup couscous
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 stalk celery, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 tablespoon chives, snipped
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons hot water
4 threads saffron
Instructions:
Dissolve saffron in hot water. Set aside. In a 2-quart pan, combine chicken broth, olive oil, parsley, turmeric, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, celery, and carrots. Add saffron mixture. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in couscous. Cover and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Couscous will be tender. Fluff with fork. Add the snipped chives and pine nuts. Season to taste with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Serve warm.
This sounds wonderful! Great timing. I love couscous with anything grilled.
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I agree! 😊
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After catching up on your post …. it is always time for me to find something to eat! Your food looks so good!
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Too bad I can’t send you some. Is there a drone for that yet? lol
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Oh, that would be nice!
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Totally making this, but with veggie broth 🤙😎
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Great idea. I love how people can tweak a recipe to make it their own. 🌿🌱🍃
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I have a pack of couscous idling in the pantry. Hmm, I’ll try this recipe.
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Looks delicious and flavourful!
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I like healthy options. 🌿
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Yummm
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Looks delicious 😋
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It was. 😜
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