Vegetable raisin curry with couscous

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupSliced almonds
xSaute liquid of choice
1Large onion
1teaspoonBottled minced garlic
1tablespoonAll purpose flour
2teaspoonsCurry powder
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper
116 oz. pkg frozen mixed vegetable medley
cupDark or golden raisins
½teaspoonSalt (depending on stock)
cupStock of choice, divided
1cupCuscous, uncooked

Directions

Heat oven or toaster oven to 350 degrees. Place almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Coarsely chop onion. Cook onion and garlic in saute liquid. Stir in flour, curry powder, and cayenne pepper and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

Stir in vegetables, raisins, salt and 1 cup of the broth. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. While the curry is cooking, bring the remaining 1½ cups broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in couscous and remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 min. or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Serve vegetable curry over couscous and sprinkle with almonds. Note: The Chicken Style Seasoning posted by Michelle Dick a while back is an excellent stock for this recipe.

From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini