Saturday, 28 September 2013

Couscous Upma


Couscous is a dish of semolina (granules of durum wheat). It is used as a substitute for rice.
1 cup serving of couscous is only 176 calories.Its a source of thiamine and niacin and an excellent source of antioxidant mineral selenium and it is also fat free.





INGREDIENTS

Couscous   -  2 cups
Onion chopped  -  1 nos
Green chillies chopped  - 2 nos
Carrot chopped  -  2 tbsp
Beans chopped -  2 tbsp
Capsicum chopped  -  2 tbsp
Mustard seeds  -  1 tsp
Channa dal   -  1 tsp
Coriander leaves chopped  -  1 tbsp
Salt
Oil
Water


METHOD

Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds, channa dal.
Then add chopped onion and green chillies and fry till onions becomes transparent.
Then add the vegetables and saute well for about 5 mins.
Add 3 cups of water and salt and allow it to boil.
Then add couscous slowly and mix well.
Cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve hot.





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