COUSCOUS WITH CHICK PEAS

COUSCOUS WITH CHICK PEAS

Ingredients:
1 cup couscous
200 grms chick peas soaked and boiled
200 grms tomatoes diced
1 tsp crushed dry red chillies ( or more to taste)
½ tsp crushed black pepper
4 garlic pips minced
1 tbs oil
Salt to taste
2 ¼ cups of water
Little coarsely chopped scallions
Little fresh basil
¼ cup grated cheese

Method:
Heat oil in a large pan over a medium heat.
Add in the minced garlic, sauté well.
Add in the chick peas, red chillies, black pepper,
And cook for a minute stirring frequently.
Add in ½ cup of water, add in the tomatoes, and basil.
Simmer for about 15 minutes.
Add in the 1 ¾ cups of water and salt.
Bring to a gradual boil. Slowly add in the couscous.
Mix well, close with a lid and off the fire.
Let it stand for about 10 minutes.
Remove cover fluff up the couscous.
Garnish with the scallions and the grated cheese.
Serve warm.