Thursday 20 December 2012

Hummus

Ingredients:
1/2 cup chick peas (chole) soaked in water for 6-8 hours
2 fat cloves of garlic, chopped
4 tbsp olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon
3-4 tbsp roasted sesame seeds (til)
salt to taste
pinch for chilli powder and 2 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil for serving

Method:
1. Rinse the soaking liquid of the chole and add water till it is just covered.
2. Pressure cook for 6 whistles and then put on low for 5 mins
3. Once the chole are cooled, remove their skins. Reserve the cooking water
4. Add sesame seeds in medium mixer jar
5. blend till fine powder consistency. Add 4 tbsp olive oil and blend again till you gate a runny paste
6. Now add chole, garlic, lemon juice and salt
7. Pulse it till well mixed. Now add 1-2 tbsp of cooking water and mix till it is a smooth paste. Add more water if required
8. Serve it with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a pinch of chilli powder. Use pita bread or toasted bread strip for dipping.

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