LAMB COUSCOUS

INGREDIENTS:

3  tbsp  olive oil
1-1/2  kg  lamb with bones, cut into medium-sized pieces
2  medium onions or 300g, chopped
1/2  tsp  black pepper
1  tsp  cayenne pepper
1  tsp  turmeric powder
2  tbsp  tomato paste
5  cups  or 1250 ml water
2  cubes Maggi chicken stock
3  carrots, peeled and cut into large cubes
2  medium potatoes,peeled and cut into large cubes
1  cup canned chickpeas
2 to 3 medium zucchinis, cut into large cubes

Method:

• Heat the oil in a large pot, brown the meat lightly then add onions and continue cooking until they become tender.
• Season with spices and stir in the tomato paste.
• Cook for 2 minutes.
• Pour the water and add the Maggi chicken stock cubes. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the meat is fairly tender.
• Add carrots, potatoes and simmer for another 10 minutes. Then add chickpeas and zucchinis and cook for another 6 minutes.
• Serve with hot couscous.