Cyndi's savoury apple cous cous

[katesjoy]

Yum, yum, yum, yum - man oh man, love the recipes in this book.  My tastebuds chuck a party each time l try something new. 5 out of 5 for this one.

[cookie1]

I love your review, It leaves no doubt about how you feel about the recipe.

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

It is a great review.    We love this dish too.  So tasty!

[katesjoy]

Can't wait to make it again! 

[maddy]

I've just dug this book out and can't wait to try it.
Question......is 1 Tbsp. curry quite hot in this recipe with everything else in there?
I usually use 2 tsp. at most in things, and wondered if I should just stick to that 

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

Yes I would stick to what you normally use Maddy.  I have quite hot powder and only use 1/2 tsp in most dishes (including this). 

[maddy]

Had I not read your review katesjoy, I probably would have passed over this one.
Well I agree, it was yummy!
I did marinate and then toss some pork fillet in cornflour, cooked  and added it on top (keep the man happy in seeing some meat  )



I did double the couscous, and apple, and used 2 tsp. curry (keens).  That was enough heat for us.
When I make it again, I will stick to recipe quantities but use 1 tsp. curry.  Didn't realise how filling couscous was 

[Cornish Cream]

Could someone PM me the recipe? Sounds delicious!

[maddy]

Here you go CC


150g couscous
300ml boiling water
small handful of fresh mint
50g butter
1 Tbsp. good quality curry powder
1 medium green apple, cored
3 spring onions, washed and thinly sliced
1 tsp. sea salt
1 mc roasted pine nuts

Place couscous into thermoserve bowl.  Pour 300 ml. boiling water over the couscous.  Place the lid on and let stand for 10 minutes.

Add mint to TM bowl and chop for 3 seconds, speed 6.  Set aside

Add butter and curry powder to bowl and cook for 3 minutes, 100c, speed 2.

Add apple and chop for 3 seconds, speed 5.

Cook for 3 minutes, 100c, Reverse speed 2.

Tip apple mixture on top of the couscous.  Add spring onions, salt, roasted pine nuts and mint.  Carefully mix through and fluff up the couscous with a fork.

[Cornish Cream]

Thankyou Maddy.

[maddy]

CC......I forgot to mention REVERSE speed 2, when cooking the apple......hope you see it 

[katesjoy]

Just made this again tonight. I find the mint has a "calming" effect on the curry powder, so don't mind the tbs of curry.  Glad my review got you to try it!

[judydawn]

A great review, a great picture and the recipe - everyone will try it now    Thanks girls

[cooking-good-looking]

I made this yesterday, really enjoyed it. I love savoury/sweet salads. The only thing I did add to it was a handful of craisins and used pearl cous cous instead of regular.  I made it late arvo and had it as a side to hamburgers (ill post that recipe when I get the chance) By the time I got to eat it the moisture was completely absorbed but still delicious. Having left overs today with some varoma steamed chicken.