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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It’s 2 cups of cooked chickpeas (reserve the liquid)
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Prepare 1/2 cup of tahini (sesame paste)
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You need 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil, plus oil for drizzling
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It’s 4-5 cloves of garlic, peeled, or to taste
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It’s to taste of Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Prepare 1 tablespoon of ground cumin
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Prepare 1 tsp of paprika or to taste,
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You need of Chilli flakes, for garnish
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Prepare 1 of Juice of lemon, plus more if needed
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You need of Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish
Steps
- Put boiled chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and lemon juice in a food processor and blend well..
- Add the chickpea liquid or water, as required, for a smooth paste..
- You can taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly as per your liking. You can also add more lemon juice, if needed..
- The hummus is now ready to be served! Transfer the hummus into a bowl, drizzle some olive oil on it and sprinkle some cumin or paprika along with the parsley..
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.
