Dessert couscous

5 c  couscous
      2 tb Peanut oil
    1/4 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Cinnamon
    3/4 c  olive oil

----------------------------------GARNISH----------------------------------
           Cinnamon
           Icing sugar
           Prunes, dates, raisins &
           -- almonds, as required
 
  Cover raw couscous with cold water & drain immediately.  Stir with a
  fork & let rest for 15 minutes.
  Sprinkle with the peanut oil mixe with 6 tb water along with the salt
  & cinnamon.  Mix well using your hands until the liquid has been
  uniformly absorbed.
  Place couscous in the top of a coucousier & [place over boiling water.
  Steam for 30 minutes & remove from the heat.  Return couscous to a
  bowl & mix in half the olive oil using your hands.  Allow to cool &
  then sprinkle with 3/4 c water.  Mix well & set aside until it has
  absorbed all the water.
  Return to the couscousier & steam for another 15 minutes.  Return to
  the bowl, add half the remaining oil & mix with your fingers.  Steam
  again for another 30 minutes.  Return to the bowl for one last time &
  mix in the rest of the oil.
  Arrange coucous in a cone shape on a large serving platter.  Decorate
  attractively with the garnishes & serve while still hot.