Couscous with Currants and Cumin

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup couscous
• 1/2 cup currants
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
• 1 tsp cumin seed, toasted
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• Salt
• Hot chili flakes

Directions:

1. Boil the water and add the couscous and currants. Remove from heat and cover for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, saute the onion, garlic and ginger in the oil over a medium-high flame, until the onions are translucent. Add the cumin seeds and keep stirring for another minute.
3. Remove the lid from the couscous and fluff with a fork. Add the onion mixture, the orange zest and the cilantro. Stir in a little salt and the hot pepper flakes to taste.