On a day when I feel like fixing myself a light and healthy meal, I can't think of anything faster and better than this chatpata version of couscous. Depending on the availability I keep adding different ingredients to spice up this one pot meal. To make it a whole satisfying meal, I add either a leftover chole or a ghugni with gravy on the side. It is also a very yummy snack time treat. So here is how I make it:
1 boiled potato-peeled and finely chopped
1 cucumber-peeled and finely chopped
2 tomatoes-finely chopped
1 small green bell pepper-finely chopped
1 small onion-finely chopped
2-3 green chillies (according to taste)-finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves-finely chopped
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon rind
1 tbsp mustard oil (olive oil can also be used)
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper powder
1 tsp salt
To garnish:
1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Indregients:
10 oz. original Couscous( I have used one 10 oz. pack shown in the pic below)1 boiled potato-peeled and finely chopped
1 cucumber-peeled and finely chopped
2 tomatoes-finely chopped
1 small green bell pepper-finely chopped
1 small onion-finely chopped
2-3 green chillies (according to taste)-finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves-finely chopped
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon rind
1 tbsp mustard oil (olive oil can also be used)
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper powder
1 tsp salt
To garnish:
1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Method:
1. Make the couscous according to the pack. (I have added 2.5 cups of water instead of the 2 cups asked on the package)
2. Mean while prepare and mix all the other ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Now add the prepared couscous, and mix well.
4. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese.
Enjoy!
Try the same this with Quinoa, Sangeeta. It will taste amazing. Just make it ahead of time. Quinoa tastes better with a little marination :)
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