Cut halloumi into bite-sized cubes, mix with pepper, coriander and a little olive oil and let stand.
Meanwhile, stir couscous into about the same amount of boiling water, according to instructions, bring to a boil, add salt and remove from heat again. Cover and let swell until liquid is absorbed.
Then stir in a few small flakes of butter or some olive oil and loosen couscous well with a fork and set aside.
Roast cumin, garam masala and turmeric briefly in a pan without fat until it smells good, then quickly remove from heat and mix into the couscous.
Chop the onion, cut the tomatoes and cucumber into small cubes and mix in as well.
Season with lemon juice, a good dash of sesame or nut oil, salt and pepper.
Cut the halloumi into small cubes and fry briefly in hot oil. Lift out and spread over the cosucous and mix in very loosely.
Garnish the couscous salad with freshly chopped coriander or parsley.