Friday, 15 June 2012

Couscous Salad- A very healthy snack



Ingredients:

  • Mustard oil: 1-2 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds: 1-2 tsp
  • Couscous: 1 cup
  • Chickpeas: 1 cup (boiled)
  • Onion: 1 (chopped)
  • Mint chutney: 1-2 tbsp
  • Tomato: 1
  • Salt: to taste
  • Freshly ground Black Pepper: to taste
  • Oregano: 1 tsp
  • Vegetable stock/ water: 4 cups 
  • Lemon juice: to taste
  • Veg's- Sweetcorn, pepper, peas, spinach etc. (optional)

Method:

  1. Heat oil in pan. Add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
  2. Add onions. Cook for 1-2 mins. Add tomatoes, mint chutney, chick peas, salt and black pepper.
  3. Cook for another 2-3 mins. Add vegetables.
  4. Cook till vegetables are done. Keep aside.
  5. Put cousous in a big bowl. Add 4 cups of boiling water/ veg stock. Let it stand for 7-10 mins. 
  6. Stir it gently and mix veg in it.
  7. Serve hot or cold.

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