Couscous is a granular semolina that resemble tiny beads is a staple food of Northern Africa. It is usually accompanied with any curry or gravy spooned on the top. Couscous is more easy and quick to prepare than any pasta as it takes just 5 minutes to cook. Sounds interesting right? I usually pick instant couscous from the store and pair it with chicken curry or make different preparations as it tastes bland on its own. It picks up its flavor with whatever you accompany as side dish or cook it with. This recipe can be prepared in 5 minutes and can be relished with any curry. For this recipe I have used whole wheat couscous from trader joe’s. So let’s get to that!
COOK TIME
TOTAL TIME
SERVES
10 min
10 min
1
Ingredients
Couscous – 1 cup
Water – 1 cup
Salt – ½ tsp
Oil – ¼ tsp
How to make Couscous with step by step images
So this rava/ semolina look alike grain is called couscous.
In a pan add water, few drops of oil and salt. Mix well and allow it to boil. When the water stats to boil add couscous slowly and give it a gentle stir. Switch off the flame and cover the pan with a lid. Keep it aside for 5 minutes and let the magic happen.
After 5 minutes remove the lid and fluff the cooked couscous. You will notice that the couscous has puffed with separated grains. Serve it hot with chicken curry or gravy of your choice.