I made Hummus from scratch after I got homesick one day. Well I decided to cook an Arabic meal. Have yet to try Arabic kebabs but I went for the roast chicken as option. This is the first part in my rustic Arabic meal. Anup's cousin and family were visiting Hyderabad so I thought what best than to serve them something from my hometown. For those of you who do not know me, no I am not Arab - very much Indian but I was born, raised and spent a good chunk of my years in Dubai, UAE. I miss home a lot...you cannot imagine! But before I get down and feel blue again (not that this weather is helping either), let me get this recipe across to you :)
Hummus is a very healthy dip unlike most of your dressings and dips you get out of a jar. If used with the right amount of EVOO, it should prove to be healthy. It is rather simple to make as well.
You need:
The Make
Preparation Time: Overnight + 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Serves 4 adults
1. Drain the chickpeas and rinse well. Cook the chickpeas in water either in a covered pot or pressure cooker ( 2 whistles on high and 1 on low).
2. Drain most of the water used for cooking the chickpeas with a tad reserved for the grinding process to follow.
3. Reserve a few of the chickpeas for garnishing. Grind the chickpeas in either a food processor or blender until it forms a smooth paste (no lumps, else redo in batches).
4. Add the remaining ingredients and give it one last blend. Take all of the paste onto the serving plate.
5. Mix in the lemon juice and drizzle olive oil just before serving. If you add the lemon juice and olive oil prior the hummus will gain a bitter taste.
6. Garnish with chopped olives, parsley leaves (optional), reserved chick peas and a pinch of paprika.
7. Serve with warm pita bread / kuboos (Arabic flatbread) or manakish.
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Hummus is a very healthy dip unlike most of your dressings and dips you get out of a jar. If used with the right amount of EVOO, it should prove to be healthy. It is rather simple to make as well.
You need:
- 2 cups of dry chick peas (cleaned and soaked overnight with a pinch of soda bicarbonate (optional) )
- 1/2 cup of sesame seed paste (Tahini)
- 3-4 medium sized garlic cloves, crushed to a paste
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt and paprika/smoked paprika powder to taste
- 2-3 tbsp of EVOO (Extra virgin olive oil) or Olive oil
- 4 cups of drinking water
- 1-2 tbsp Parsley leaves, chopped finely (optional)
- Chopped olives - for garnishing (optional)
The Make
Preparation Time: Overnight + 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Serves 4 adults
1. Drain the chickpeas and rinse well. Cook the chickpeas in water either in a covered pot or pressure cooker ( 2 whistles on high and 1 on low).
2. Drain most of the water used for cooking the chickpeas with a tad reserved for the grinding process to follow.
3. Reserve a few of the chickpeas for garnishing. Grind the chickpeas in either a food processor or blender until it forms a smooth paste (no lumps, else redo in batches).
4. Add the remaining ingredients and give it one last blend. Take all of the paste onto the serving plate.
5. Mix in the lemon juice and drizzle olive oil just before serving. If you add the lemon juice and olive oil prior the hummus will gain a bitter taste.
6. Garnish with chopped olives, parsley leaves (optional), reserved chick peas and a pinch of paprika.
7. Serve with warm pita bread / kuboos (Arabic flatbread) or manakish.
Hope you enjoy making and most importantly dipping into the hummus. For those of you that have not liked my Facebook page yet, I would like to inform you that G'Gina's Kitchenette has been nominated for the Indibloggers Awards 2013 in the food category:-). Please do visit the G'Gina's Kitchenette's Indibloggers Awards 2013 nomination page to vote by clicking on 'Recommend' and don't forget to leave a 'Comment' on what you like about G'Gina's Kitchenette and the recipe creations. G'Gina's Kitchenette is counting on your valuable vote and comments. This requires a facebook login by the way :-) Thanks whole heaps in advance.
A very healthy dish. My family also love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nidhi. My family loves it too...and its super easy to make at home. Do let me know when you give it a try :)
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