Hummus (Chickpea Dip - Mediterranean style)

Name: Hummus (Chickpea Dip - Mediterranean style)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup kabuli chana (white chickpeas), soaked overnight; 1 pinch baking soda; 3 tbsp. olive oil; 2 garlic cloves; 2-3 tbsp. lemon juice; 1/4 cup sesame seeds / tahini paste; 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder; salt to taste; 2-3 tbsp. chilled water / 2-3 ice cubes; 1-2 tbsp. olive oil, red chili powder and few boiled kabuli chana to garnish

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#ES - This is a traditional Middle Eastern dip / spread, made of boiled chickpeas and blended with other ingredients. A very healthy and a nutritious dip which is usually relished with Arabic bread. However, it goes well with veggie crudités too. A few garlic cloves and Tahini or sesame seeds gives an unusual flavor.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

1 cupkabuli chana (white chickpeas), soaked overnight
1 pinchbaking soda
3 tbsp.olive oil
2garlic cloves
2-3 tbsp.lemon juice
1/4 cupsesame seeds / tahini paste
1/2 tsp.roasted cumin powder
salt to taste
2-3 tbsp.chilled water / 2-3 ice cubes
1-2 tbsp.olive oil, red chili powder and few boiled kabuli chana to garnish

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Steps

1

Pressure cook the kabuli chana along with a pinch of baking soda for 5-6 whistles or till soft. Leave aside few to garnish. When cool, blend with olive oil, garlic, sesame seeds, cumin powder, lemon juice and salt to taste.
2

Scrape the sides and blend again along with some chilled water / ice cubes till you get a smooth texture.
3

Transfer the hummus onto a plate / bowl. With the back of a spoon, create few swirls and make a dent in the center.
4

Pour olive oil, boiled chickpeas & garnish with red chili powder,
cumin powder and a sprig of parsley. Have it as a dip with falafel,
vegetables crudités, kubus bread, pita bread or chips. It can also
be had as a spread on breads and parathas, a la Indian style.