Golden Couscous - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 medium onions, finely chopped (or use 2 large onion)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons cumin
1 -2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 cups couscous
6 cups hot low sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup currants
1/2 cup slivered almonds
seasoning salt (to taste) or white salt (to taste)

Preparation

Bring the broth to a boil; cover with a lid to keep hot; set aside.
In a large skillet melt the butter with oil over medium-high heat.
Add in chopped onions with 1 teaspoon brown sugar; saute stirring until light golden brown (about 15 minutes).
Add in the garlic, cayenne, turmeric, cumin and ground black pepper; stir for 2 minutes.
Add in couscous and stir until coated with the onion mixture.
Mix in the hot broth and currants; cover with a lid.
Remove from heat and let stand for about 10-15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
Fluff with a fork then mix in the almonds, then season with salt and more ground black pepper if desired.