Cut the dates into strips, coarsely chop the almonds.
Bring the cinnamon powder and 150 ml water to the boil. Add the couscous and oil and, with the plate switched off, cover and leave to soak for approx. 4 minutes.
Toast the dates and almonds in butter. Add orange juice, season with salt, pepper and ground cumin. Mix into the couscous together with 1 tablespoon butter and fluff with 2 forks. Serve immediately.