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Pearl (Israeli) Couscous With Garam Masala and Pine Nuts

Here's how you make Pearl (Israeli) Couscous With Garam Masala and Pine Nuts
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons oil (olive oil)
  • 1 shallot, peeled and minced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and coarsely shredded
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup dry couscous (Israeli Pearl couscous)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat a medium skillet over med-high heat and add pine nuts. Swirl in pan until they begin to brown. BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN. Set aside to cool.

  • Step 2: In a heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and saute shallot and carrot for 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and garam masala.

  • Step 3: Add broth to pan and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Reduce heat and cover pan. Simmer 8-10 minutes.

  • Step 4: Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.

  • Step 5: Put in serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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