Couscous is low-in-fat, low-in-calories and is a slow-release carbohydrate which means it takes longer to release energy in the body which will keep you full for long hours. Ready in just 5 mins, it’s also much quicker preparation than your standard side dish. It’s best option for breakfast.

Ingredients	measurement
Couscous	1 cup
Onion	1
Green Chili	2
Tomato	1/2
Carrot	1 small
Green Peas	1/4 cup
Ginger	1/2 inch
Garlic	1
Turmeric	1/2 tsp
Salt	to taste
Lemon Juice	1 – 2 tbsp

Method:

Rinse 1 cup Couscous with water and soak it for ½ an hour.

1. Heat oil in a pan with 2 tsp of oil/ghee. Add chopped green chili and saute for few seconds.
2. Add chopped onion and fry, then add crushed garlic and ginger and saute well.
3. Add carrot and green peas, cook until it is soft.
4. Add chopped, deseeded tomato and cook with vegetables.
5. Add salt and turmeric powder.
6. Once vegetables are cooked, add soaked and puffed Couscous to the pan.
7. Stir until it is well combined with other ingredients.
8. Cover with lid and cook for 5 mins in low flame.
9. Add 1tbsp of lime juice and mix.
10.  Garnish with curry leaves.
11.  Serve tasty vegetable Couscous with raitha.