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Hummus

Hummus is a very popular Middle Eastern dip/ sauce. It is becoming very popular these days all around the world. Hummus is made with cooked chickpeas (Chole) and tahini (sesame paste). It can be served as a dip for veggie sticks, crackers, pita bread (An Arabic bread) or with Falafel etc. Hummus can be easily found in Middle Eastern/ European stores but nothing can beat freshly made Hummus at home....All your suggestions are very welcome!!

Ingredients
(Makes about 1½ cups)

• 3 tbsp tahini sauce
• ¼ cup raw chickpeas ( garbenzo beans/ Chole)/ 15 oz can
• ¼ cup Olive oil
• ¼ tsp salt/ to taste
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 clove garlic (optional)
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp red chili powder / to taste

To Garnish:

• a little bit of olive oil
• a little bit of red chili powder
• 1 tsp roasted pinenuts

Method of preparation:

1. Clean, wash and soak the chickpeas overnight in enough water.
2. Cook the chickpeas with ¼ tsp salt until they are tender. The best way to boil the chickpeas is to take a couple of whistles in the pressure cooker on medium heat. You can also use canned chickpeas. If using canned chicpeas, please wash them before using.
3. In a blender take cooked chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and ground cumin. Blend until a paste forms.
4. Add lemon juice and blend again. Taste and adjust the seasoing as per taste.
5. Transfer the hummus in a serving bowl. Keep it in the fridge. Garnish when ready to serve.
6. To garnish- Drizzel olive oil, and sprinkle a little bit of red chili powder. Top with roasted pinenuts.
7. Delicious hummus is ready to serve. Serve with Pita bread, crackers, or with fresh veggie sticks....

1. Tahini sauce is easily available in grocery stores. Tahini sauce is made with hulled sesame seeds, which are ground to a fine paste. In case if you do not find it here is the recipe for tahini- Dry roast 2 tbsp sesame seeds for a couple of minutes until it is aromatic but does not change the color. Set aside to cool down. Grind roasted sesame seeds until absolutely smooth paste is formed. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to get the right consistency. You can also make an extra lot of tahini and store it in fridge.
2. I made the Hummus without garlic as I do not use garlic in my cuisine. But Traditional recipe calls for 1 clove garlic.

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