Fresh oriental couscous salad

Ingredients for 6 servings:

• 250 g couscous
• 250 ml water
• 1 ½ cups yogurt
• 1 bell pepper(s)
• 1 garlic clove(s)
• 2 medium-sized beefsteak tomatoes
• 2 pinch(s) cardamom, fresh or powdered
• 2 tsp curry paste or curry powder
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ m.-large onion(s), red
• 1 ½ handfuls of leeks
• 4 tbsp vinegar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• some salt and pepper
• 1 pinch of coriander
• ½ handful of parsley
• 1 bunch of chives
• 1 pinch of ginger, fresh or powdered
• 1 pinch(s) of sugar
• 1 tsp vegetable broth

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 6 minutes; Total time approx. 36 minutes

delicious as a main course or side dish

Finely dice the vegetables and finely chop the garlic, fresh cardamom (optional), and ginger. Meanwhile, bring the water to a boil with a tablespoon of salt and the vegetable stock, then add the couscous. Simmer the couscous for about 6 minutes, depending on the type and your taste, and then strain. Mix the couscous with the tomato paste, lemon juice, vinegar, yogurt, curry paste, sugar, and spices. Now add the diced vegetables, mix well, and season to taste. If you like, you can let the salad sit for a day or two to intensify the flavor.