Curried garbanzo beans and couscous — a Berber-inspired vegetarian dish full of warm spices. Curried Garbanzo Beans and Couscous Hello, my dear — I’m Ivy, The African Gourmet . With 25 years of hands-on cooking and 18 years of African food storytelling , I’ve learned that the most comforting meals are often the simplest. This Curried Garbanzo Beans and Couscous dish celebrates North Africa’s ancient grain and its love of bold spice. It’s quick, vegan-friendly, and deeply satisfying — perfect for weeknights or meat-free days. About Couscous in African Cuisine Couscous, the pride of Berber (Amazigh) cuisine, is not a grain but a form of pasta made from semolina flour . It’s steamed to perfection and served with vegetables, chickpeas, or meats in countless regional variations. To the Amazigh, “if there is no spice, it is not Berber food.” Cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, and turmeric create the perfume that defines every good couscous. Ingr...