Homemade Hummus

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Homemade Hummus

Description

Homemade Hummus

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :3 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 23 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 1
  • 1 cups chickpeas/garbanzo beans


  • 1/2 cups tahini paste


  • 1/4 cups olive oil


  • 4 tbsp lemon juice(3+1 to garnish)


  • 3 nos garlic cloves


  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder


  • 1/4 tsp baking soda


  • 1/4 tsp paprika powder(to garnish)


  • 1 tsp salt to taste

Directions

  • Soak the chickpeas in water over night. Drain and rinse 2-3 times.
  • Pressure cook the chickpeas for 3-4 whistles adding sufficient water and 1/2 tsp baking soda. Let the pressure cooker cooled, then open the lid and drain the excess water.
  • Transfer the boiled chickpeas to a food processor. Add the tahini paste, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin powder, salt and process until fully combined and smooth (if required you can add little water).
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle some olive oil over it and sprinkle with some paprika powder.
  • Serve with Falafel/ Toasted pita wedges, vegetables or crackers.
  • Note: You can store this hummus in the fridge for up to 3 days.