CORN BHEL COUSCOUS

CORN BHEL COUSCOUS

INSPIRED BY DAD 

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DIFFICULTY  EASY                                                                             TIME  LESS THAN 30 MINUTES

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INGREDIENTS (SERVES 2)

1. 1 c pearled couscous
2. 10 oz frozen bag sweet corn 
3. 1/2 small red onion (finely julienned)
4. 2 tbs olive oil
5. 1/2 juice of a lime
6. 1 tsp cumin seeds
7. 1 tsp mirchi
8. 1/4 tsp haldi
9. 1/2 tsp pav bhaji masala
10. 1/4 tsp hing
11. 1 tsp dhana jeeru
12. 6 fresh or frozen curry leaves
13. 1 tsp adu marcha (or to taste)
14. 3 small vine ripened tomatoes (diced)
15. salt to taste 
16. freshly chopped cilantro for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare the couscous according to the instruction on the package.  Set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. 
3. Add the cumin seeds and let sizzle for about 30 seconds.
4. Add the onions and sauté until translucent.
5. Add the mirchi and haldi.  Stir well and toast for about a minute.
6. Add the tomatoes and cook until the tomato smell goes away (about 3-5 minutes).
7. Add the dhana jeeru, hing, pav bhaji masala and the lime juice.  Cook for 1 minute.
8. Add the corn and cook until corn is thoroughly cooked inside.  About 3-5 minutes.
9. Prepare by serving some couscous with this corn bhel on top.  Garnish with cilantro and serve.