Couscous Royale

Ingredients

• • 1 lb (454 g) boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed of fat and cut into large chunks
  • 6 bone-in skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) white wine
  • 2 cups (300 g) turnips, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 cups (260 g) carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 cups (170 g) green cabbage, cut into chunks
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp couscous spices (ras el hanout, see note)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth or water
  • 6 merguez sausages
  • 2 cups (300 g) zucchini, cut into chunks
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) chickpeas
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
  • Harissa, to taste

• Couscous

  • 3 cups (750 ml) chicken broth or water
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cups (600 g) couscous
  • 1/4 cup (35 g) raisins