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Hummus

Perhaps there are very few people who would enjoy hummus - the famous Middle Eastern creamy dip made using chickpeas. It goes beautifully well with pita bread, lavash or even veggie sticks. Snack in a fun way.

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Main ingredientsChickpeas, Tahini, Garlic, Extra virgin olive oil, Green chilli, Yogurt, Lemon juice, Paprika, Black olives
CuisineFusion
CourseDip
Prep time8-9 hours
Cook time0 minute
Serve
TasteMild
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpeas, soaked for 6-8 hours, drained and boiled 
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 4-5 garlic cloves
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil + for drizzling
  • ¾ cup chickpeas liquor
  • 1 green chilli
  • 2½ tablespoons yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Paprika for sprinkling
  • Black olive slices for garnish
  • Lavash to serve
  • Bread sticks to serve
  • Pickled beetroot strips to serve
  • Carrot strips to serve
  • Cucumber strips to serve

Method

  1. Put chickpeas in a grinder jar, add tahini, garlic, salt, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and ½ cup cooked chickpeas liquor and grind till smooth. Add 2 tablespoons cooked chickpeas liquor and 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and continue to grind.  
  2. Add green chilli, yogurt, 2 tablespoons cooked chickpeas liquor and 1 tablespoon lemon juice and continue to grind till smooth.
  3. Transfer into a serving bowl, drizzle extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle paprika, garnish with black olive slices and serve with lavash, bread sticks, pickled beetroot strips, carrot strips and cucumber strips. 
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