In the busy morning hours, at times bread comes to our rescue. Its easy to toast them and have it just with honey drizzled over, nutella etc. Have you ever tried it with hummus ?. Made out of chickpeas it is a really healthy option to use as a spread for a simple sandwich. It is creamy and easy to make.
The authentic version has no chilli powder and cumin seeds in it. I have added them a lil here to suit our taste buds. Don't doubt on this, it goes well with bread, pita bread (yummy combo), fried or grilled veggies as a dip. The leftovers can be refridgerated for later use.
I have tasted it in an Italian restaurant (buffet). The taste was not so impressive. When I made it at home for Pita bread, it tasted soo good. It tasted so good when made fresh at home. Some add olive oil while blending the ingredients together, but I prefer to add olive oil just while serving. I made a detailed research to find the best recipe, combining all the goodness from many recipes. Peeling the outer skin of chickpeas yeild a very creamy result. But this is entirely optional. It also takes time, but worth it.
INGREDIENTS
Nutritional information: Serves 2-3 generously
1/2 cup chickpeas soaked overnight
1 big pod of garlic or 1 tsp minced
4 tsp white sesame seeds roasted
1/2 tsp cumin seeds powdered
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp pepper powder
few sprigs of coriander/ parsley
salt to taste
Method:
1. Soak chickpeas overnight. Pressure cook without salt. Reserve some stock for blending later.
2. Take sesame seeds in a pan and dry roast them. Allow it to cool.
3. Remove the outer skin of chickpeas. This is optional but makes the hummus very creamy. In a mixer or blender, add the sesame seeds and lemon juice and blend well.
4. Add the rest of the ingredients along with salt and grind them smooth and creamy. Use little stock water for grinding.
At the time of serving, add olive oil to taste. Olive oil gives a nice flavour. Use it as a spread for sandwich, burgers, pita bread or as a dip with fried, grilled or steamed veggies.
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