Couscous with Currants and Cumin

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[edit] Description

[edit] Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup couscous
• 1/2 cup currants
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 small Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted
• 1 orange, grated (zest of)
• 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, finely chopped (cilantro)
• salt
• hot chili flakes

[edit] Directions

1. In saucepan, bring water to boil.

2. Stir in couscous and currants.

3. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, heat oil in large non-stick fry pan over medium-high heat. Add Onion, garlic and ginger.

5. Saute 3 minutes or until tender.

6. Add cumin seeds.

7. Saute 1 minute. With fork, fluff couscous and currants.

8. Stir in Onion mixture, orange zest and coriander.

9. Add salt and hot chili flakes to taste.