Best Indian Couscous Recipes

INDIAN CURRY COUSCOUS WITH BROCCOLI AND EDAMAME

Steps:

• Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous and reduce heat to medium; simmer until broth is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Heat canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ajowan seeds.
• When seeds begin to sputter, stir in garlic and reduce heat to medium.
• Stir turmeric, curry powder, hing powder, chili powder, and cinnamon into the garlic mixture until garlic is browned, about 3 minutes.
• Cook and stir edamame and broccoli in the spice mixture until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Drizzle sesame oil atop vegetables.
• Spoon vegetables over couscous to serve.

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 SPICED VEGETABLE AND COUSCOUS POT

Steps:

• Heat a deep nonstick skillet or pot (choose one that has a tightfitting lid) over medium-high heat with the EVOO. When the EVOO ripples, stir in the ginger, cumin, red pepper flakes, and garlic, then add the cauliflower. Stir and sear the cauliflower, caramelizing it at the edges, 2 or 3 minutes, then push it to the side of the pan. Add the eggplant and onion and let them sit for 3 minutes or so; they will caramelize bit as well at their edges. Toss to combine the vegetables and add the chickpeas. In a small dish mix the coriander, turmeric, allspice, and salt. Stir in the spices and chicken stock and combine well. Bring the stock up to a bubble, 1 minute. Stir in the couscous and place a lid on the pan. Turn the heat off and let the pot stand for 5 minutes, covered. Remove the lid and fluff the mixture with a fork. Top each portion liberally with either torn or shredded basil or chopped cilantro.

INDIAN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In frying pan, saute onion in olive oil. Add peas and carrots. Cook until veggies are soft. Add couscous and seasonings. Optional: Add meat or tofu.

INDIAN CURRY COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Boil water in a small saucepamn, remove from heat and add couscous. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Uncover and cool 10 minutes at room temperature.
• Combine oil, lemon juice, curry powder, garlic salt, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl. Stir well and let stand 10 minutes. Combine vegetables, beans, and couscous in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad, toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.