Steamed Couscous and Watercress Recipe

Steamed Couscous and Watercress picture

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Couscous175 Gram
 Cold water300 Milliliter
 Brown rice25 Gram
 Butter75 Gram
 Salt1 To taste
 Pepper1 To taste
 Watercress1 Bunch (100gm), finely chopped

Directions

MAKING
1. In a medium sized bowl, place couscous.
2. Pour chilled water over it and keep aside for 10 minutes or till all the water is absorbed.
3. Add seasonings, melted butter and rice and mix well using a fork. Keep aside.
4. In a medium sauce pan, keep water for boiling.
5. Place a colander/ sieve lined with muslin cloth over it.
6. Spoon prepared mixture on to muslin cloth and cover with foil.
7. Steam over medium flame for 35 minutes or till fluffy.
8. Remove and add watercress. Mix gently.

SERVING
9. Arrange on a platter and serve.
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