Hummus
Hummus. Hummus is a dish that has so many regional variations. And to try and decide which region's is more authentic is a biblical and political debate that I won't touch. It may be a bit salty, but for some that's the way it's supposed to be!
Ingredients
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Prepare 1 cup of boiled chickpeas
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It’s 1/4 cup of sesame seed
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Prepare 1/4 cup of olive oil
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It’s 1 of green chilli
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Prepare 4-5 cloves of garlic
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Prepare 1 tsp of powdered roasted cumin seeds
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You need 1/2 of lime juice
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It’s as per taste of salt
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It’s 1/2 tsp of red chilli powder
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You need 1-2 tbsp of water
Steps
- Dry roast sesame seeds till it turns little brown colour then grind into powder.
- In a mixer jar add cooked chickpeas,2tbsp powdered sesame,salt,garlic,chilli & oil.Grind it into smooth paste… add lime juice & water & churn again.
- Sprinkle some chilli powder & drizzle 1 tsp olive oil..
- Enjoy this hummus with kebab, sauté veggies pizza base,falafel or pita bread..
It is popular in the Middle East and in Middle Eastern cuisine around the globe. Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Instead of chips, try pairing the hummus with a healthy dipper like carrots, radishes or celery for extra benefits. Serve hummus as a dip with pita bread wedges or assorted fresh vegetables. (Here's how to make pita bread at. Hummus is basically chickpea paste In this hummus recipe, adapted from "How to Cook Everything," tahini is essential, as are garlic and lemon But this dip is also flexible: cumin and pimentón are optional, as, again, are herbs or blends like za'atar.
