Couscous & CapsicumSalad

       
         
           It is quite an easy and a quick salad that can be made into a jiffy. Very filling and nutritious, it can be relished by all. You can stuff into parathas or roll up for a quick lunch. As it is made of wheat, it is very healthy and can be substituted for white rice. Other ingredients like boiled and shredded chicken, cucumber, corn, grated carrots, etc. can also be added.

• 1/4 cup couscous
• 1 capsicum, chopped
• 2 tbsp. fried chana dal (Bengal gram)
• 1 tbsp. mint leaves, chopped
• 1 tbsp. coriander leaves
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 2 tbsp. yoghurt
• salt to taste
• pinch of pepper powder
• 1 tbsp. olive oil   
• 1 tsp. lime juice 

          Soak the couscous, covered in 1/4 cup hot water for 10 minutes. Fluff it up with a fork. Keep aside. Mix the yoghurt with olive oil, salt, lime juice and pepper powder. Keep aside.

          Mix the couscous with capsicum, fried chana dal, mint leaves, coriander leaves and green chilies. 

           Just before serving, pour the dressing over it and toss well. Serve along with some soup for a light dinner.