This is a really tasty side-dish, which goes really well with either a Moroccan tagine or as part of a BBQ or picnic.  It keeps well in the fridge too so can be made in advance.

(Serves 4)

• Large mug of cous cous
• Olive oil
• 1 red onion (chopped)
• 2 teaspoonfuls of cumin
• 2 teaspoonfuls of ground coriander
• 1 teaspoonful of ground ginger
• 1 teaspoonful of cinnamon
• Generous drizzle of olive oil
• Toasted pine nuts
• Toasted almond flakes
• Fresh mint (chopped)
• Handful of dried apricots, chopped
• Small cupful of orange juice

1. Pop the chopped apricots in a cup with the orange juice to soak
2. Heat the olive oil in a pan and add the spices, until they’re dissolved
3. Add the red onion to the pan with the oil and spices and fry for a few minutes
4. Add the apricots and orange juice to the pan and simmer
5. Place the cous cous in a bowl and cover with boiling water, leave to stand for a few minutes
6. Separate the cous cous with a fork and then add the contents of the pan
7. Add the fresh mint, pine nuts and almond flakes and combine all the ingredients before serving