Reader's Digest Mediterranean Cookbook/Tess Mallos 1996

Pumkin Stew (Marak Dar Marhzin)
Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4-6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons oil 2 large onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 medium carrots, sliced
2 small white turnips, peeled and quartered (optional) 700 ml/1/4 pints water 45g/1 lb butternut squash or pumpkin, peeled and cubed
45g/1 lb sweet potato, peeled and cubed 1 tespoon harissa 40g/1-1/2 oz raisins
3 teaspoons honey salt and freshly ground black pepper fresh coriander leaves, to garnish
TO SERVE: couscous, cooked lime wedges



1 Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan. Add the onion and cook gently for 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and spices and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the carrots, turnips and water and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the pumpkin, sweet potato, harissa, raisins, honey and sald and pepper to taste. Cover the pan and simmer for 20 minutes more or until the vegetables are tender.
2 Transfer to a warm bowl and garnish with coriander leaves. Alternativey, pile the hot cooked couscous onto a warm platter, make a hollow in the middle and spoon in the pumpkin mixtue.
3 Serve with wedges in a separate bowl, to be squeezed on according to individual taste.

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