Hummus is a mediterranean or Laventine dip made with chickpea , tahini ( sesame paste ) , olive oil , lemon juice and garlic . This creamy , yummy dip is not only great as a dip but also as a spread for sandwiches , shawrma roll .
Ingredients :
1 can (425 grams) or around 1 cup chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans
1/4 cup tahini
2-3 tbl spoon fresh lemon juice
2 small garlic cloves ( around 3/4 th tea spoon), finely grated
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed
Salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin ( dry roasted and grounded)
1- 2 tablespoons water ( for blending , don’t add too much)
Paprika and cumin powder for garnishing
Procedure :
Blend everything together into a fine paste . Mix with some extra olive oil before serving . Garnish with paprika and cumin powder .
Tahini Paste or sesame :
1 cup of white sesame
1/4 th cup of olive oil
Dry roast the sesame seed on stove top or in microwave . Don’t burn it . Now pulse the seeds in a food processor until powdered . Add the olive oil and pulse again . Tahini paste is ready !! 🙂
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hi,
I want to make clear one thing for hummus sauce, that is if I don’t have can chickpeas then what I do? can I soak chichpeas over night then make hummus sauce or have to boiled the chickpeas for making that sauce. please let me confirm.
waiting for your repay
thanks
jafry
gazipur, dhaka, bangladesh
yes .. You have to soak the chickpeas overnight and then boil it until soft , then follow the process .. 🙂
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