Moroccan Pumpkin And Harissa Stew Recipes

MOROCCAN PUMPKIN AND HARISSA STEW

Steps:

• heat the oil in a large pan. Fry onion and garlic bulb for 5 minutes.
• Add canned tomatoes, harissa, cinnamon and stock. Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add potatoes and bring to boil, simmer for another 10 minutes.
• Add pumpkin and baby corn and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
• Add peas and cherry toms and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove the bulb and carefully remove the flesh and mash well. Add mash back into pan.
• Season if desired. Mix cornflour with 2 tbsp water and add to pan. Bring to boil and stir until thickened.
• Remove cinnamon and add the mint and coriander.
• Serve with cous cous or crusty bread.

MOROCCAN VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole or saucepan and gently fry the onion and leeks for 10-15 mins until well softened, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for 2 mins more.
• Stir in the ground coriander, cumin, chilli and cinnamon. Cook for 2 mins, stirring occasionally. Season with plenty of ground black pepper. Add the chopped tomatoes, peppers, chickpeas, lentils, sweet potatoes, orange peel and juice, half the nuts and 400ml/14fl oz water and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 mins, adding a splash of water if the stew looks too dry, and stir occasionally until the potatoes are softened but not breaking apart.
• Remove the pan from the heat and ladle the stew into bowls. Scatter with coriander and the remaining nuts and top with yogurt, if using.