When I tasted Middle Eastern Cusine for the first time, hummus was added to my favorite list by default. It’s a dip made of chickpeas and sesame paste. This dish is the heart of Middle Eastern cuisine. Since it is one of my favorites, it was about time I learned and master the art of cooking it as well. And guess what? I got it right! Find the recipe below.
Tahini.
Tahini is nothing but a sesame paste which forms as a base for any dip in the middle eastern cusine. It should be easily available in any hypermarket else just follow the recipe below.
Dry roast a cup of white sesame seeds to golden brown in a pan. Allow it cool to room temperature and coarsely grind it to a powder. Mix it well and add a cup of olive oil and grind it again until you get a smooth flowing consistency. Your Tahini is ready.
Hummus
Ingredients
• Boiled chickpeas one cup (soaked and boiled with a pinch of baking soda)
• Olive oil ½ cup
• Tahini 2 tablespoon
• Lime juice ¼ cup
• Cumin Powder 1 tsp.
• One garlic clove.
• Salt as needed
• Lastly, chilled water ½ cup
Method
• Chickpeas should be soaked overnight and cooked well enough to be mashed. Pressure cook it with a teaspoon of baking soda.
• To a mixer grinder add one cup of boiled and cooked chickpeas.
• Add a garlic cloves, Cumin Powder, Tahini, lime juice, salt, olive oil and chilled water and grind it.
• Intermittently, stop and mix the ingredients with a ladle and grind again until you get a fine smooth hummus. Ensure not to add anything more and add chilled water only if you need.
• Taste and check if you would like to add more salt, lime juice or more olive oil as per your taste.
• Transfer it to a bowl. Grease the back of the spoon to smoothen the surface of the hummus and make a small well and add a dash of olive oil.
• Sprinkle red chilli powder and add a few boiled chickpeas for garnishing.
• Your hummus is ready.
Note
• Use chilled water only as this helps to maintain the temperature of the hummus and makes it more creamy. Chilled water also increases the shelf life of the hummus.
• You may increase the quantity of lime juice and olive oil as per your taste.
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