1 kg couscous

Extra virgin olive oil to sprinkle over couscous

Water to sprinkle over couscous

4 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

Pinch black pepper

500 g beef or mutton, cubed

5 tomatoes, processed

3 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp turmeric

1 tbsp mixed spices

1 tbsp cinnamon

1 tbsp chili powder

250 g chickpeas, cooked

3 potatoes, cut into large cubes

1/8 pumpkin, cut into large cubes

3 tbsp basil, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

-   Spray couscous with some olive oil and water and place in the perforated container of the steamer.

-   In the base casserole of the steamer, heat olive oil and add onions. Stir until onion is golden then add black pepper.

-   Add beef or mutton to pot and sear on all sides until golden in colour.

-   Add tomato, tomato paste, salt, pepper and all spices and stir to mix well.

-   Add water and bring to the boil then reduce heat and simmer placing the couscous in perforated container on top and cover with lid to steam.

-   When the beef or mutton is almost cooked, add the vegetables and the basil and continue simmering until fully cooked.

-   Serve couscous in a round serving dish and arrange meat and vegetables over couscous.

-   Serve any remaining meat, vegetables and sauce in a bowl.