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Couscous Salad

This refreshing couscous salad features fluffy grains mixed with a zesty lemon dressing, infused with grated ginger and roasted cumin powder. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Main IngredientsCouscous, Lemons
CuisineFusion
CourseSalads
Prep Time26-30 minutes
Cook time6-10 minutes
Serve4
TasteMild
Level of CookingEasy
OthersVeg

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 2 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon raisins
  • 2 inch ginger pieces, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  • 1 medium cucumber, chopped with peel
  • 1 medium green capsicum, seeded and chopped
  • 3 spring onions, chopped
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Heat three cups of water till boiling point. Add couscous and cover. Let it stand till couscous is well soaked. Meanwhile, remove rind of one lemon using a fine grater.
  2. Extract juice from both lemons. Remove soaked couscous into a deep bowl and fluff up with a fork. -
  3. Stir in raisins, ginger, lemon rind, cumin powder, lemon juice, cucumber, capsicum, spring onions and salt. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Info

Calories832
Carbohydrates177.2
Protein24.4
Fat2.9
Other FiberIron- 5.9mg
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