A native of Asia, this member of the pea family has been cultivated for centuries in the Mid-East, India, Southern Europe, and more recently, the Philippines. Garbanzos have a delicious nutlike taste and a texture that is buttery, yet somewhat starchy and pasty. A very versatile ...A native of Asia, this member of the pea family has been cultivated for centuries in the Mid-East, India, Southern Europe, and more recently, the Philippines.
Garbanzos have a delicious nutlike taste and a texture that is buttery, yet somewhat starchy and pasty. A very versatile legume, they are a noted ingredient in many Middle Eastern and Indian dishes such as hummus, falafels and curries.