Couscous Upma

Name: Couscous Upma
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon minced gingerroot; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 onion, minced; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 2 cups green beans; 4 firm, ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces; Salt, to taste; 2 cups water; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 1 2/3 cups couscous; Fresh lemon juice, to taste; Minced fresh cilantro, to taste

15 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon minced gingerroot
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, minced
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cups green beans
4 firm, ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt, to taste
2 cups water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 2/3 cups couscous
Fresh lemon juice, to taste
Minced fresh cilantro, to taste

Directions

1

In a deep nonstick skillet set over moderate heat, warm the oil until it is hot.
2

Add the mustard seeds and the cumin seeds, and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
3

Add the gingerroot and garlic, and cook, stirring, 1 minute more.
4

Add the onion and green bell pepper to the seasonings and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
5

Add the green beans, tomatoes, and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more.
6

Add the water, bouillon cube, and salt to taste, bring to a boil, stirring, and add couscous.
7

Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until liquid is just absorbed.
8

Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes.
9

Before serving stir in lemon juice and cilantro.