Indianspicedwholewheatcouscouswithchickpeas Recipes

INDIAN SPICED WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Bring vegetable stock, olive oil and spices to a boil.
• Add couscous, chickpeas, cover and remove from heat.
• Let stand for 7-8 minutes.

INDIAN COUSCOUS RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine everything in a large pot EXCEPT the couscous.
• Stirring frequently, bring the mixture to a soft boil.
• Stir in couscous and immediately remove the pot from heat and cover with a lid.
• Let sit for 15 minutes, then stir, cool slightly and serve.

INDIAN CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Soak chickpeas overnight then rinse and cook in water till tender.
• Drain and keep the cooking liquid.
• Heat oil in frying pan and cook onion until golden.
• Add cinnamon and cloves and cook for a few seconds.
• Add garlic, ginger, chili pepper, and coriander and cook 5 minutes stirring.
• Add tomatoes with juice and cook till all liquid is absorbed.
• Add the chickpeas to pan, mix, and cook for 5 minutes.
• Pour in the cooking liquid from the chickpeas and simmer for 25 minutes or until all the liquid is gone.
• Sprinkle with garam massala and cilantro.
• Can be served hot or cold.
• Time to make does not include soaking the chickpeas overnight.

CURRIED COUSCOUS WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• In a large pot, cook onion, red pepper and garlic in the olive oil over medium low heat until soft, about 7 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, chickpeas, peas, corn and spices and continue to cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
• Add broth, increase heat and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, remove from heat and let sit for 6 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork and serve immediately or pack for tomorrow's lunch!