Couscous With Savory Caramelized Onion

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This is the first moroccan dish i've ever cooked for my family, and they were thoroughly impressed. I thought with all the rich spices, it might be too overwhelming for the kids, but they really enjoyed the combination. A good change from cold couscous salad for the winter. (from the toronto star)

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Steps

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In large heavy saucepan , heat oil over medium-high heat.

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Add onion , stirring to coat with oil.

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Reduce heat to low.

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Cook , covered , 15 minutes.

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Stir in raisins , sugar , cloves , cinnamon stick , pepper , ginger and nutmeg.

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Cook , covered , 30 to 40 minutes , until onion is tender , dark brown and juicy.

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In medium pot , cook couscous according to package instructions , using stock instead of water.

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For vegetarian use only a vegetable based mushroom stock.

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Fluff.

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Heap in serving dish.

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Top with onion mixture.

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Spoon some paneer over the top if you desire.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, sweet onion, raisins, granulated sugar, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, black pepper, ground ginger, nutmeg, couscous, chicken stock, panir