Indian Spiced Whole Wheat Couscous With Chickpeas Food

INDIAN COUSCOUS RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine everything in a large pot EXCEPT the couscous.
• Stirring frequently, bring the mixture to a soft boil.
• Stir in couscous and immediately remove the pot from heat and cover with a lid.
• Let sit for 15 minutes, then stir, cool slightly and serve.

INDIAN-SPICED EGGPLANT & CAULIFLOWER STEW

Steps:

• Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add curry powder, garam masala and mustard seeds and toast, stirring, until the spices begin to darken, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl.
• Add oil, onion, garlic, ginger and salt to the pot and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in eggplant, cauliflower, tomatoes, chickpeas, water and the reserved spices. Bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Top each serving with a dollop of yogurt, if desired.

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.

WHOLE-WHEAT COUSCOUS WITH PARMESAN & PEAS

Steps:

• Combine broth, water and oil in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and remove from heat. Cover and let plump for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook peas on the stovetop or in the microwave according to package directions.
• Add the peas, dill, lemon zest, salt and pepper to the couscous; mix gently and fluff with a fork. Serve hot, sprinkled with cheese.

INDIAN-SPICED CASHEWS

Steps:

• On parchment paper-lined or greased rimmed baking sheet, toast cashews in 350°F (180°C) oven until fragrant and golden, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the sugar, salt, curry powder and cumin; set aside.
• In saucepan, bring water, remaining brown sugar and butter to boil, stirring constantly. Add cashews, stirring to coat; simmer until no liquid remains, about 3 minutes. Add to spice mixture; toss to coat well.
• Spread nuts on same baking sheet; roast until coating is dry and slightly golden, about 10 minutes. Let cool on pan on rack. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.).

INDIAN-SPICED ROASTED CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Stir together the chickpeas, lemon juice, olive oil, brown sugar, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garam masala, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl. Spread the chickpea mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven until the chickpeas are dark brown in spots, crisp, and have shrunk quite a bit, 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time. Cool to room temperature before serving.

CURRIED COUSCOUS WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• In a large pot, cook onion, red pepper and garlic in the olive oil over medium low heat until soft, about 7 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, chickpeas, peas, corn and spices and continue to cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
• Add broth, increase heat and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, remove from heat and let sit for 6 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork and serve immediately or pack for tomorrow's lunch!

INDIAN CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Soak chickpeas overnight then rinse and cook in water till tender.
• Drain and keep the cooking liquid.
• Heat oil in frying pan and cook onion until golden.
• Add cinnamon and cloves and cook for a few seconds.
• Add garlic, ginger, chili pepper, and coriander and cook 5 minutes stirring.
• Add tomatoes with juice and cook till all liquid is absorbed.
• Add the chickpeas to pan, mix, and cook for 5 minutes.
• Pour in the cooking liquid from the chickpeas and simmer for 25 minutes or until all the liquid is gone.
• Sprinkle with garam massala and cilantro.
• Can be served hot or cold.
• Time to make does not include soaking the chickpeas overnight.

WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLES AND CHICK PEAS

Steps:

• Steam Broccoli and Carrot, set aside.
• Heat Margarine, in a stock pot over medium high heat.
• Add the onion, pepper and onion. Saute for 3 minutes.
• Add seasonings to the vegetables and stir to combine.
• Add broth and bring mixture to a boil.
• Stir in couscous. Cover and remove the pot from the heat.
• Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Add the vegetables and peas. Stir to combine.