Simple Hummus

Name: Simple Hummus
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpeas cooked; 1/2 cup olive oil ... add more if required; 4 garlic cloves; 1 lemon juiced; 1 teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons cumin powder; 1/2 cup white sesame seeds roasted and powdered, or 1/2 cup tahini; 3 sprigs parsley or coriander/cilantro; salt as per taste

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup chickpeas cooked
1/2 cup olive oil ... add more if required
4 garlic cloves
1 lemon juiced
1 teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1/2 cup white sesame seeds roasted and powdered, or 1/2 cup tahini
3 sprigs parsley or coriander/cilantro
salt as per taste

Directions

1

Drain the cooked chickpeas in a colander. Keep aside until required.
2

If you do not have tahini (sesame paste) in hand dry roast the white sesame seeds for 2 -3 minute or until aroma is released and then make fine powder.
3

Put the cooked chickpeas, all the spices, powdered sesame seeds, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender. Blend to a smooth paste.
4

Transfer the hummus to a clean bowl, with one hand drizzle olive oil over the hummus and with the other hand stir using wire whisk. Adjust the seasoning as per the taste.
5

Serve the hummus with warm pita bread garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and parsley.