Wednesday, November 21, 2012

HUMMUS(Chickpea Dip)

HUMMUS

Anyone familiar with Middle Eastern food recognizes this rich sauce as a favourite.

Serves 4
Chickpeas (boiled) ½ cup
Lemon juice 3 tbsp
Sesame seeds ½ tbsp
Olive oil 4 tbsp
Garlic paste 1 tsp
A pinch of pepper powder
Salt to taste

Heat pan add sesame seeds & toast, shaking frequently, until fragrant but not brown. Remove from heat & cool.
Place sesame seeds & 2tbsp olive oil in the grinder & grind to paste.
Add the channas, lemon juice & garlic. Churn again until smooth.Season with salt& pepper.
If you find it little thick add little water to make sauce like consistency.
Drizzle with remaining olive oil.



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