Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced and mashed into a paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons raisins
  • 1/2 cup couscous
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Method

  • In a non-stick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and cook onion with salt to taste, stirring, until browned lightly.
  • Reduce heat to moderate.
  • Add garlic paste, curry powder and cook, stirring, until garlic paste is golden.
  • Remove skillet from heat and keep mixture warm.
  • In a small saucepan bring broth to a boil.
  • Stir in raisins and couscous and let stand, covered, off heat 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a bowl.
  • Stir in onion mixture, mint and salt and pepper to taste.