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Couscous Upma

VIEWS 560

Energy (kcal) - 163

Protein (g) - 3.3

Carbohydrate (g) - 28.6

Fat (g) - 3.2

Khyati's Health-O-Meter Says:

Couscous is a very good source of dietary fiber,  plays a vital role in maintaining your health. Fiber proves to be beneficial for weight management because it absorbs water and swells in your digestive tract helping you feel full. Green peas are one of the most nutritious leguminous vegetables rich in health benefiting phyto-nutrients, minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants.

INGREDIENTS:
  • Couscous [raw] - 30 g
  • Green peas - 1 tbsp
  • Carrot [chopped] - 1 tbsp
  • Green chilies [chopped] - ½ tsp
  • Grated ginger - ½ tsp 
  • Turmeric powder - a pinch
  • Mustard seeds - ½ tsp
  • Cumin seeds - ½ tsp 
  • Lemon juice - 1 tsp 
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil - ½ tsp
DIRECTIONS:
Step 1 Dry roast the couscous in a pan on a slow flame for 3 mins till it turns to light brown culor. Step 2  Remove from the flame and keep aside. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, green chilies, and ginger, mix well and saute for 2 mins.  Step 3 Add the green peas and carrots, mix well and cook for 3 min.  Step 4 Add the roasted couscous, mix well and saute for 2 min. Step 5 Add 2 cups of water and salt, mix well and pressure cook for two whistles or till done.  Step 6 Remove from the flame, open the lid, add the lemon juice and mix gently. Step 7 Serve hot garnished with coriander on top!
Recipe Category:
Cereals And Grains
Recipe Title:

Couscous Upma

Recipe Views:
560
Recipe Type:
Veg
Recipe Kcal:
163

Energy
(kcal)

3.3

Protein
(g)

28.6

Carbohydrate
(g)

3.2

Fat
(g)

Khyati's
Health-O-Meter Says:

Couscous is a very good source of dietary fiber,  plays a vital role in maintaining your health. Fiber proves to be beneficial for weight management because it absorbs water and swells in your digestive tract helping you feel full. Green peas are one of the most nutritious leguminous vegetables rich in health benefiting phyto-nutrients, minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants.

INGREDIENTS:
  • Couscous [raw] - 30 g
  • Green peas - 1 tbsp
  • Carrot [chopped] - 1 tbsp
  • Green chilies [chopped] - ½ tsp
  • Grated ginger - ½ tsp 
  • Turmeric powder - a pinch
  • Mustard seeds - ½ tsp
  • Cumin seeds - ½ tsp 
  • Lemon juice - 1 tsp 
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil - ½ tsp
DIRECTIONS:
Step 1 Dry roast the couscous in a pan on a slow flame for 3 mins till it turns to light brown culor. Step 2  Remove from the flame and keep aside. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, green chilies, and ginger, mix well and saute for 2 mins.  Step 3 Add the green peas and carrots, mix well and cook for 3 min.  Step 4 Add the roasted couscous, mix well and saute for 2 min. Step 5 Add 2 cups of water and salt, mix well and pressure cook for two whistles or till done.  Step 6 Remove from the flame, open the lid, add the lemon juice and mix gently. Step 7 Serve hot garnished with coriander on top!
Recipe Title: Couscous Upma
Recipe Category: Cereals And Grains
Recipe Views: 560
Recipe Type: Veg
Recipe Kcal:

Energy 163 (kcal), Protein 3.3 (g), Carbohydrate 28.6 (g), fat 3.2 (g).





Khyati's
Health-O-Meter Says:

Couscous is a very good source of dietary fiber,  plays a vital role in maintaining your health. Fiber proves to be beneficial for weight management because it absorbs water and swells in your digestive tract helping you feel full. Green peas are one of the most nutritious leguminous vegetables rich in health benefiting phyto-nutrients, minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants.

INGREDIENTS:
  • Couscous [raw] - 30 g
  • Green peas - 1 tbsp
  • Carrot [chopped] - 1 tbsp
  • Green chilies [chopped] - ½ tsp
  • Grated ginger - ½ tsp 
  • Turmeric powder - a pinch
  • Mustard seeds - ½ tsp
  • Cumin seeds - ½ tsp 
  • Lemon juice - 1 tsp 
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil - ½ tsp
DIRECTIONS:
Step 1 Dry roast the couscous in a pan on a slow flame for 3 mins till it turns to light brown culor. Step 2  Remove from the flame and keep aside. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, green chilies, and ginger, mix well and saute for 2 mins.  Step 3 Add the green peas and carrots, mix well and cook for 3 min.  Step 4 Add the roasted couscous, mix well and saute for 2 min. Step 5 Add 2 cups of water and salt, mix well and pressure cook for two whistles or till done.  Step 6 Remove from the flame, open the lid, add the lemon juice and mix gently. Step 7 Serve hot garnished with coriander on top!

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Couscous Upma - BY KHYATI RUPANI

10 FEB 2018
VIEWS 560

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