For sweet couscous balls, briefly bring skim milk to a boil. Remove pot from heat and gradually stir in the couscous with a whisk.
Bring to a boil again briefly and set aside to cool. Finely chop dates and figs and simmer with raisins in a saucepan with water to cover over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Mash banana, mix into couscous mixture with drained dried fruit, curd and spices.
Wet hands and form into equal-sized balls. Cook in boiling salted water until they float to the surface.
Remove and drain. Liquefy the butter. Pour butter and honey over the couscous balls and sprinkle with shredded coconut.
Garnish sweet couscous balls with fresh mint and serve.