Mix Veg Couscous

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Mix Veg Couscous

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 25 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1 cups couscous


  • 1 nos carrot cut into small cubes


  • 1 nos green or red capsicum cut into cubes


  • 1/2 cups green beans cut into bite-size


  • 3 tbsp green peas


  • 2 tbsp sweet corns


  • 2 tbsp boiled chick peas (optional)


  • 1 nos green chili chopped


  • 1 nos onion chopped


  • 2 nos cloves garlic chopped


  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder


  • 1/3 tsp cumin powder


  • 1/4 tsp black pepper crushed


  • 1 tbsp olive oil


  • 1 tsp salt or as required


  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock.

Directions

  • Place a steamer over stove top with salt water.
  • Steam together carrot cubes, bean pieces, green peas and sweet corn for 5 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan.
  • Add chopped onion and saute till onion becomes soft.
  • Add chopped garlic and chilli and saute for a minute.
  • Add capsicum cubes and fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • Now add the steamed vegetables and boiled chick peas.
  • Add salt, coriander powder, cumin powder and pepper crush. Mix well.
  • Add 1 cup of couscous and give it a mix.
  • Add 1&1/2 cup of vegetable stock(I used the stock left in the steamer).
  • Don't stir anymore after adding stock.
  • Cook for 1 minute and switch off the flame.
  • Rest it untouched for 5-6 minutes to soak the stock completely by couscous.
  • When entire stock soaks, take a fork and gently fluff the couscous.
  • Transfer to serving bowl, garnish with some green leaves and serve warm.