Name: Couscous Pilaf with Protein power of Paneer , Corn and roasted Chana. recipe by Manisha Shukla at BetterButter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Couscous 1 cup.; Water 1 1/2 cup.; Salt to taste; Onions chopped 2; Tomato 1 (big) chopped; Boiled Corn 1/2 cup; Roasted chana whole 1/2 cup ( without skin); Paneer grated 1/2 cup.; Garlic crushed 4 to 5 cloves; Ginger grated 1 tsp; Green chillies 2 ( chopped); Cardemom stick 1/2 inch ( break in pieces); Badi elaichi 1; Urad daal 1 tbsp; Curry patta few; Mustard seeds 1 tsp; Coriander leaves chopped 2 tbsp; Olive oil 2 tbsp; Butter 1 tbsp ( optional)

ABOUT Couscous Pilaf with Protein power of Paneer , Corn and roasted Chana. RECIPE

Couscous cooked fluffy and than seasoned with Paneer, Corn and roasted chana.

Ingredients Serving: 3

Couscous 1 cup.
Water 1 1/2 cup.
Salt to taste
Onions chopped 2
Tomato 1 (big) chopped
Boiled Corn 1/2 cup
Roasted chana whole 1/2 cup ( without skin)
Paneer grated 1/2 cup.
Garlic crushed 4 to 5 cloves
Ginger grated 1 tsp
Green chillies 2 ( chopped)
Cardemom stick 1/2 inch ( break in pieces)
Badi elaichi 1
Urad daal 1 tbsp
Curry patta few
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Coriander leaves chopped 2 tbsp
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Butter 1 tbsp ( optional)

Instructions

Boil water by adding 1 tbsp oil and salt. Add cardemom stick too.
Add boiling water to couscous and cover the vessel. Leave for 15 minutes.
Fluff with fork.
Heat oil in a pan , Add mustard seeds, green chillies and urad daal. After it splutter add cardemom stick and badi elaichi.
Add chopped onions after a minute, Saute for 2 minutes. Add ginger ,garlic and curry leaves.
Add roasted Chana. Fry for a minute. Now add chopped tomatoes.
Stir fry and add billed corn.
Adjust salt and masala. I have not added red chili , but you can add green chili paste or red chilli powder according to your taste.
Add Couscous. Mix gently.
Cover and let everything cook together for a while. Keep grated Cottage cheese (Paneer)ready.
Add butter ( optional ) . Spread grated cottage cheese and garnish with coriander leaves.

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