Curried Israeli Couscous and Walnut Pilaf

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp butter
• 1 1/2 cups onions (diced)
• 1 1/2 cups carrots (diced)
• 1 1/2 cups celery (thinly sliced)
• 1 tbsp mild curry powder
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 6 cups Israeli couscous
• 9 cups boiling water
• 1 1/2 cups dried currants
• 6 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 1/4 cups walnuts (toasted and chopped)
• 3/4 cup cilantro (minced)