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Easy Hummus Recipe

Hummus is a chickpea dip /spread from middle east cuisine.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle East
Keyword Healthy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 People
Calories 72kcal
Author Muktha H S

Ingredients

Measurement Size 1 Cup =200 ml

  • ¾ cup Chickpeas
  • 3 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
  • 4 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Finely Chopped Garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander leaves or cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon Chilli powder for garnishing
  • 1 pinch Baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Salt or as required

Instructions

  • Soak chickpeas for 8-9 hrs or overnight,rinse well,drain water and keep it aside.
  • Pressure cook chickpeas with ½ teaspoon salt ,1.5 cup water and pinch of baking soda,for 2-3 whistles. Once pressure releases on its own ,drain water and keep it aside.
  • Dry roast sesame seeds until it crackles and allow it to cool.
  • In a mixer grinder or a food processor,blend sesame to fine powder.
  • Into the same mixer or processor cooked chickpeas,lemon juice,olive oil,cumin powder,garlic,pepper powder,chilly powder ,coriander leaves and salt .
  • Blend to a smooth paste,use 2-3 tablespoon of drained water from cooked chickpeas to blend.Taste and adjust  add lemon juice or salt ,if required.
  • Garnish with chilli powder,drizzle some olive oil and serve with steamed veggies or pita bread.

Notes

  • Chickpeas should be really cooked well,you should be able to mash it between your fingers.
  • Be careful while adding salt,as cooked chickpeas already contains salt.
  • It may become difficult to blend chickpeas,so add very little water and blend. 

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcal