Pearl (Israeli) Couscous With Garam Masala And Pine Nuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, peeled and minced
1 carrot, peeled and coarsely shredded
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup israeli couscous

Preparation

Heat a medium skillet over med-high heat and add pine nuts. Swirl in pan until they begin to brown. BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN.
Set aside to cool.
In a heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and saute shallot and carrot for 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and garam masala.
Add broth to pan and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Reduce heat and cover pan. Simmer 8-10 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
Put in serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.