Curried Cous Cous

By KDHarmon

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 1/2 cups fine couscous
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Place the water in an ovenproof casserole. Whisk the curry, salt pepper into the water. Whisk the couscous into the water. Let the couscous stand for 10 minutes to absorb the water.

Pour half of the olive oil into the couscous. Work the olive oil into the couscous by hand, rubbing the kernels to fluff the couscous break up any clumps, making sure that the couscous is evenly coated with the oil. Place the casserole into the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

Remove the casserole from the oven and pour the rest of the oil into the couscous. By hand or with a spoon, work the oil through the couscous, breaking up any clumps.

Makes 4 servings.