First prepare the couscous, please refer to my recipe link above to get a fluffy couscous.

Second, prepare the fava beans with their young tender pods.

To cut out the fava beans pod, snap off the tip at one end of the pod and pull down to remove the "string" that runs along the seam of the fava pod. Snip off the other end.

If you come across a hard pod, unzip the seam, open the pod and remove the beans, then discard that hard pod.

Cut the fava beans with pods into small pieces with hands or use a knife for that.

Place in a bowl and add about 1 tablespoon salt.

Add water and rub the pieces of fava beans with pods in the salted water.

Place in the top of steamer. Pass under running water in the sink to rinse and let drain.

Add green peas on top of the fava beans.

Add about 1 teaspoon salt to the vegetables on top of the green peas. Don’t worry, the salt will penetrate to the fava beans.

Place the top of the steamer with fava beans on a pot of boiling water. Cover the vegetables with a lid.

Steam for about 30 minutes or less or until they are tender and cooked.

Check the seasoning at the end of cooking and add salt if needed (mix it well with a spoon). Cover the fava beans with cooked couscous and let steam for about 15 minutes, just to warm up the couscous (as the couscous is already cooked).

Dump the steamed couscous with the vegetables in a large shallow dish. Mix everything with a spoon or hands if you can stand the heat.

Add olive oil generously if you like it that way.

Serve with buttermilk or curdled milk.