Middle Eastern Couscous With Dried Fruit

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil. Add in the raisins, garlic, cinnamon, cumin, and coriander. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add in the couscous to the saucepan, along with the 2 c. of boiling water and the salt.
2. Stir once with a fork, cover tightly, and remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 min.
3. Stir with a fork before serving to fluff the couscous and combine the other ingredients. (This recipe can be made up to a day ahead and reheated over very low heat or possibly in a microwave oven.)
4. This recipe yields 4 servings.