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<p><strong>Pearl Couscous/Israeli Couscous</strong> is a <strong></strong><strong>Toasted Wheat Pasta</strong> in the form of granules. It is bigger than the <strong>Couscous Grains</strong> which were used in <a href="http://recipes.malayali.me/menu/easy-recipes/couscous-with-vegetables"><strong>this recipe</strong></a>. Pearl Couscous has a longer cooking time compared to Couscous Grains. Since it is bigger in size and retains its firmness after cooking, it can be substituted for Rice in recipes. I prepared Pearl Couscous similar to a Pulav using home-grown Tomatoes & Bell Peppers and threw in pieces of Cooked Chicken Breasts.</p>
<div id="attachment_5946" class="wp-caption aligncenter" readability="1"><img class="size-full wp-image-5946 " title="Pearl Couscous with Chicken" src="http://recipes.malayali.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_8219.jpg" alt="Pearl Couscous Recipe with Chicken & Tomatoes" width="540" height="484" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Pearl Couscous with Chicken</p></div>
<p><strong>Pearl Couscous with Vegetables & Chicken</strong> make a healthy & filling meal. Go ahead and try this simple & easy recipe.</p>
<p><span><strong>Ingredients</strong></span></p>
<ol><li>Pearl Couscous – 1 cup</li>
<li>Diced Onions – 1 small</li>
<li>Diced Tomatoes – 2 small</li>
<li>Diced Red Bell Peppers – 1 medium</li>
<li>Cooked Chicken Breasts (diced) – 1 cup</li>
<li>Curry Leaves – A small sprig</li>
<li>Chopped Cilantro (Malliyella) – A few</li>
<li>Ginger Garlic paste – 2 tsp</li>
<li>Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp</li>
<li>Red Chilly Powder – 1/2 tsp (Alter according to your spice tolerance)</li>
<li>Oil – 2 tbsp</li>
<li>Salt – to taste</li>
<li>Water – as needed</li>
</ol><p><span><strong>Preparation Method</strong></span></p>
<ol><li>Cook couscous according to the instructions on the packet. For 1 cup of Couscous, I used 1 and 1/4 cups of water. Bring lightly salted water to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous, cover the saucepan and simmer for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and then fluff the couscous with a fork.</li>
<li>Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non stick pan and saute onions until translucent.</li>
<li>Add tomatoes, bell peppers, cilantro and curry leaves and continue sauteing until the tomatoes are mashed and the bell peppers have been cooked.</li>
<li>Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and add it to the pan. Add salt to taste.</li>
<li>Reduce heat and add ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 2 minutes.</li>
<li>Reduce heat and add turmeric powder and chilly powder. Stir fry for a minute.</li>
<li>Add the cooked couscous and toss everything together and remove from stove top.</li>
</ol><p><span><strong>Note</strong></span></p>
<ol><li>Feel fry to add any vegetables of your choice.</li>
<li>You can use Boiled, Grilled, Roasted or Sauteed Chicken Breasts. I used Grilled Chicken Breasts.</li>
</ol>
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<p><strong>Pearl Couscous/Israeli Couscous</strong> is a <strong></strong><strong>Toasted Wheat Pasta</strong> in the form of granules. It is bigger than the <strong>Couscous Grains</strong> which were used in <a href="http://recipes.malayali.me/menu/easy-recipes/couscous-with-vegetables"><strong>this recipe</strong></a>. Pearl Couscous has a longer cooking time compared to Couscous Grains. Since it is bigger in size and retains its firmness after cooking, it can be substituted for Rice in recipes. I prepared Pearl Couscous similar to a Pulav using home-grown Tomatoes & Bell Peppers and threw in pieces of Cooked Chicken Breasts.</p>
<div id="attachment_5946" class="wp-caption aligncenter" readability="1"><img class="size-full wp-image-5946 " title="Pearl Couscous with Chicken" src="http://recipes.malayali.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_8219.jpg" alt="Pearl Couscous Recipe with Chicken & Tomatoes" width="540" height="484" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Pearl Couscous with Chicken</p></div>
<p><strong>Pearl Couscous with Vegetables & Chicken</strong> make a healthy & filling meal. Go ahead and try this simple & easy recipe.</p>
<p><span><strong>Ingredients</strong></span></p>
<ol><li>Pearl Couscous – 1 cup</li>
<li>Diced Onions – 1 small</li>
<li>Diced Tomatoes – 2 small</li>
<li>Diced Red Bell Peppers – 1 medium</li>
<li>Cooked Chicken Breasts (diced) – 1 cup</li>
<li>Curry Leaves – A small sprig</li>
<li>Chopped Cilantro (Malliyella) – A few</li>
<li>Ginger Garlic paste – 2 tsp</li>
<li>Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp</li>
<li>Red Chilly Powder – 1/2 tsp (Alter according to your spice tolerance)</li>
<li>Oil – 2 tbsp</li>
<li>Salt – to taste</li>
<li>Water – as needed</li>
</ol><p><span><strong>Preparation Method</strong></span></p>
<ol><li>Cook couscous according to the instructions on the packet. For 1 cup of Couscous, I used 1 and 1/4 cups of water. Bring lightly salted water to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous, cover the saucepan and simmer for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and then fluff the couscous with a fork.</li>
<li>Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non stick pan and saute onions until translucent.</li>
<li>Add tomatoes, bell peppers, cilantro and curry leaves and continue sauteing until the tomatoes are mashed and the bell peppers have been cooked.</li>
<li>Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and add it to the pan. Add salt to taste.</li>
<li>Reduce heat and add ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 2 minutes.</li>
<li>Reduce heat and add turmeric powder and chilly powder. Stir fry for a minute.</li>
<li>Add the cooked couscous and toss everything together and remove from stove top.</li>
</ol><p><span><strong>Note</strong></span></p>
<ol><li>Feel fry to add any vegetables of your choice.</li>
<li>You can use Boiled, Grilled, Roasted or Sauteed Chicken Breasts. I used Grilled Chicken Breasts.</li>
</ol>
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