Monday, July 4, 2011

Veggie Couscous Treat

Couscous is a tiny pasta like rava/sooji.It is very easily cooked and can be a substitute for rice.
You can add any vegetable of your choice and cook.It is a dietary dish. It is zero in trans fat, sugars,and cholesterol.It can be prepared within 15 minutes for breakfast.


Raw Couscous

Couscous- 1cup
onion-1 small chopped
tomato-1 chopped
garlic-2 minced
chicken stock- 1&1/2 cup(or use water)
mushroom-1 cup
green peas- 1cup
salt- 1/2 tsp
turmeric pwd- 1/2tsp
red chilli flakes 1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves- 1/2 chopped
oil- 2tbsp


Veggie Couscous 




Method:
Heat oil in a pan.When hot add onions,mushrooms and garlic.Cook for 6 min.
Add chicken stock, peas and salt,turmeric pwd and red chillies flakes.
Bring it to boil on high heat.
Reduce heat and cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in couscous, tomato and coriander leaves.
Cover and let it stand for 5 minutes.
Serve immediately.

Note:
If you are adding water instead of chicken stock add 1 tsp butter.

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