Couscous Upma-India

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Couscous Upma-India

 

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon black mustard seeds

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon minced gingerroot

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 onion, minced

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

2 cups green beans

4 firm ripe tomatoes, cut 1 " pieces

salt to taste

2 cups water

1 bouillon cube

1 2/3 cups couscous

fresh lemon juice to taste

minced fresh cilantro to taste

 

In a deep nonstick skillet set over moderate heat,

warm the oil until it is hot.

Add the mustard seeds and the cumin seeds, and cook,

stirring, 1 minute.

Add the gingerroot and garlic, and cook, stirring, 1

minute more.

Add the onion and green bell pepper to the seasonings

and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

Add the green beans, tomatoes, and salt, and cook,

stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more.

Add the water, bouillon cube, and salt to taste, bring

to a boil, stirring, and add couscous.

Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes, or

until liquid is just absorbed.

Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes.

Before serving stir in lemon juice and cilantro.

Serves 4 to 6.