Couscous Upma

Couscous is a popular snack served up by the Berber tribe of the High Atlas Mountains.It is a hardy , yet a very versatile food.It is traditionally made of wheat and needs to be steamed. HHowever the couscous now freely available is a quick cook version and needs to be simply soaked in hot water in the proportion indicated on the pack.t is also available in versions made of pearl millet ( bajra),rice or corn.

Once the Couscous is prepared by soaking in hot water ( usually 1 1/2 times the dry couscous), it is ready to be used. It can be served alon with meat or vegetable curries, in salads or on its own. Here I have attempted to indianize it. It can be sustituted in savoury recipes needing Sooji or semolina.

1 cup couscous prepared as per instructions on packet.
2 tsp oil, ¼ tsp mustard seeds, 5 curry leaves, 1 small onion chopped, mixed vegetables chopped , salt to taste.
Heat oil, add mustard seeds till they sputter, add curry leaves, saute chopped onion till its soft and transluscent. As soon as they onions start browning , add vegetables. Add salt , cover and cook till vegetables are soft. Add the couscous, check salt. Sprinkle a little water and mix well. Cover and cook for 2 mins. Garnish with coriander and serve.