Hummus

Joining the falafel platter from yesterday, here is hummus. I like hummus not only for its taste but its versatility as well. A basic version can be made in many different flavors by adding ingredients. I am posting the basic version here... You can use a tablespoon tahini instead of sesame seeds if you like. You will then need a little less oil.

Ingredients:

1 cup raw chickpeas

2-3 cloves of garlic

2 tablespoons lemon juice

4 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds

3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Salt

Pepper

Soak the chickpeas overnight and boil them. In a food processor, grind the chickpeas, garlic, sesame seeds, lemon juice salt and pepper adding water as needed to get a smooth paste. Then add one tablespoon of oil at a time and blend, it it becomes a nice creamy dip. Taste for spices and salt. To serve, spread the dip in a bowl. Make an indentation in the hummus with back of spoon and drizzle some olive oil. Sprinkle some pepper on top. Enjoy!

I am sending this to MLLA # 21 hosted by Manju and here is the host lineup for future events.