Couscous Upma

Serves: 5

Ally Shanahan

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

58

Spice

51

Sweetness

51

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Vegetable Oil

1 tsp

Cumin Seed

2 cloves

Garlic (minced)

2 cups

Green Bean

2 cups

Water

1.666667 cups

Couscous

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