Ingredients
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For Tahini
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1cup Sesame seeds
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4-5 tbsp Olive oil
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For Boiling Chickpeas
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(soaked overnight)- 2cups Chickpeas(chole)
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½ tsp Baking Soda
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6cups Water
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For Hummus Dip
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2-3tbsp Tahini paste
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1no Garlic clove
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to taste Salt
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¼ cup Lemon juice
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a dash Iced water
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3tbsp Olive oil
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½ tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
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a dash Olive oil
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For Garnish
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2-3tbsp Olive oil
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few for garnish Chickpeas (Boiled)
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few as accompaniment Pita Bread
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a pinch Roasted Cumin Powder
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a pinch Chilli powder
Directions
Hummus is a popular middle eastern spread made with chickpeas. All the ingredients that are used in making of hummus are healthy.
Steps
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1
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For Boiling ChickpeasAdd the soaked chickpeas along with some salt, baking soda and water in a pressure cooker. In a pressure cooker you will have to wait till the first whistle and then lower the heat and cook till 5more whistles. Make sure to cook till the chickpeas get soft and creamy. Remove and strain to remove any water and cool them completely. |
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Cooking Tip - Adding baking soda while cooking makes sure that the hummus will not be grainy. |
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3
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For Tahini SauceTo make tahini lightly toast the sesame seeds in a pan. Remove let them cool a bit and add them to a blender. Dry grind the sesame seeds for some time. Now add in the olive oil and grind it into a smooth paste. Keep it aside. |
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4
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For Hummus DipIn a jar of a mixer grinder add boiled & cooled chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt, lemon juice, cumin powder, olive oil and a dash of iced water. Blend them together in intervals. The mixer grinder might be sluggish so do not be tempted to add moe iced water or olive oil as it will make the dip runny. |
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Once it gets creamy check for seasoning and adjust. Remove to a bowl and pour over olive oil, garnish with chilli powder, cumin powder and some boiled chickpeas. |
