COUSCOUS WITH VEGGIES - A MOROCCAN DISH WITH AN INDIAN TOUCH

Ingredients

Couscous - 1 cup
Water - 1/2 cup
Bell peppers -
Onions - 
Zucchini -  
Japanese Eggplant - 1
Tomato - 1 diced
Carrots -  1 cut into thick rounds
Parsley - 2 tbsp
Fresh basil - 1-2 leaves
Cilantro - 2 tbsp
Salt to taste + 1 tsp while making basic couscous
turmeric  - A pinch
Green chilies - 1/2 tsp crushed
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
Olive oil - 1-2 tbsp

Method

1. In a large pan bring water to boil, Add 1 tsp salt and turn of the heat.
2. Add couscous and remove from the heat. Let it sit for 5-10 mins until water is absorbed and the grains are tender. Fluff it with the fork.
3. Now Take oil in another skillet on a medium heat. Once the oil heats add Onions.
4. Cook till the onions are tender. Now add Green chilies  Carrots, Zucchini and Bell peppers. Stir for few minutes.
5. Add tomatoes, Parsley and basil and mix well.
6. Add all the spices and let it cook. Make sure the veggies are still crunchy n not so tender. 
7. Add couscous and mix everything till evrything is combined well.
8. Serve hot !!
9. I like it with Yogurt Raita.

Enjoy!!