Vegetable CousCous

CousCous are basically small granules of durum wheat and it is very popular in North Africa. It can be easily cooked by soaking in hot water for a few minutes. In my opinion, it is a quick and versatile food. When combined with cooked veggies, we prepare vegetable CousCous. While when just tossed with some raw veggies, it brings out awesome salads.

This is my first attempt at CousCous, and i am really impressed with he power of this African speciciality.

Here goes the simple and healthy recipe of Vegetable CousCous

Ingriedients:
Onions -1 - chopped finely
CousCous - half cup

Carrots  - finely chopped
Bell Pepper - finely chopped
Green Peas
Garlic - 3-4 petals - chopped
Olive Oil - 1 tablespoon
Water - half cup
Salt

Procedure:
1. Keep half cup water for boiling. Once its is boiling hot, add half cup CousCous and a pinch of salt. Keep aside. Keep it for 2-3 mins. Alternately follow the cooking instructions mentioned on the CousCous packet. In the meantime, chop all the veggies.
2.  Tak a vok, add olive oil, then add chopped garlic
3. Next add chopped onions and a pinch of salt.
4. Fry for some time, Next add all the veggies and fry them on high flame by continuously stirring. The veggies should get cooked properly.
5. Once they are cooked, add the ready CousCous and sufficient salt and mix well.

Delicious Vegetable CousCous is ready.

Serve it hot with some salads.

Tips:
1. Chop the veggies finely so that they get cooked faster when tossed in olive oil.
2. You can add other veggies like corn, beans, sprouts, etc.