Sunday, 14 December 2008

Kuskus upma. (Couscous upma)


Kuskus upma.(Couscous upma)
Couscous is one of my favourite from the Maghreb cuisine. Couscous is one of the staple of Maghreb region. It is traditionally served under a meat or vegetable stew.We particularly enjoy the south Indian upma version of Couscous that I make.
Requires:(for 2)
Couscous - 2 cups.
Onion- 1 medium.
Tomato - 1 medium
Green chillies- 2 small chopped
Mixed cooked vegetables- half cup chopped carrot, beans, peas.
Salt- to taste
Seasoning with mustard, curry leaves(optional)

Preparation:
Place kadai in the stove.
Take 1 tbsp oil, splutter mustard and add curry leaves.
Saute onion, when golden brown add tomato, green chilli and mixed cooked vegetables and saute them well.
Add 2 cups of water, add salt and allow to boil.
Add instant Couscous, take off the flame and keep it closed for 10 mins.
Fluffy Couscous upma is now ready to serve.

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