A simple way to make couscous:

1/  mix dry couscous (1kg) with ( 1 tbls) of vegetable oil .

2/ poor hot water on the couscous then cover it .
3/ leave it for about 10 to 15 minutes.
4/ rob the couscous with your hands or a wooden spoon
5/ put some butter and Enjoy    OR in order to get a softer couscous




5/steam it  using a traditional steamer as in the picture below

 7/ then move it from the steamer , put butter and Enjoy!!.