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Couscous Muthia

VIEWS 2104

Energy (kcal) - 187

Protein (g) - 3

Carbohydrate (g) - 29

Fat (g) - 6

Khyati's Health-O-Meter Says:

The fiber and the minerals in the bottle gourd or lauki supports healthy digestion and combats flatulence and combats constipation. Couscous is packed with good fiber content that Helps to support a healthy heart, decrease risks for diabetes as it contains no fat or sugar. Sesame seeds are an excellent source of copper, known for its use in reducing some of the pain and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis. 

INGREDIENTS:
  • Whole wheat flour/bajra/chickpea/besan - 15g  
  • Couscous- 15g Bottlegourd/cabbage/pumpkin - 20g 
  • Yogurt - 10g
  • Ginger-chilli paste - 1 tsp 
  • Kasuri methi - 10g 
  • Sugar - 1 tsp
  • Turmeric - ½ tsp
  •  Cumin seeds - ½ tsp
  •  Coriander powder - ½ tsp
  • Red chilli powder - ½ tsp
  • Lemon juice - 1 tsp
  • Oil - ½ tsp
 For tempering 
  •  Oil - ½ tsp
  •  Sesame seeds - ½ tsp 
  • Mustard seeds - ½ tsp
  • Cumin seeds - ½ tsp 
  • Curry leaves - ½ tsp
  • Coriander leaves - 2-3 [for garnishing]
DIRECTIONS:
Step 1 Mix all the ingredients except yogurt. Step 2 Keep aside for 15-20 min. Step 3 Add water and make a smooth dough. Step 4 From the dough, make sausage shaped long rulls and place them in a greased container. Step 5 Steam these rulls for 17-20 minutes or till done. Step 6 Once warm and couled, slice the steamed rulls. Step 7 Temper the ingredients mentioned in the tempering list above. Step 8 Add the sliced muthia and fry for 2-3 mins. Step 9 Serve hot or warm garnished with some chopped coriander leaves. Couscous increases heart health, prevent bacterial and viral infections and promotes normal metabulism.

Couscous Muthia - BY KHYATI RUPANI

10 FEB 2018
VIEWS 2104

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