Hummus-The Easiest One, Served With Rustic Bread
When you think of summer, what comes in your mind? How about a quick dip with splash of olive oil and dash of lemon juice? Hummus has it all- the flavours, the zing and the touch of sunshine. It is the most popular dip in the Middle East (and now in the world) and is prepared using chickpeas/garbanzo beans and is served with bread.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups boiled chickpeas/garbanzo beans
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 green chilli
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- Juice from 1 lemon
- Sea salt to taste
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
Details
servings 4
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 5mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
In the grinder/food processor add in chickpeas, 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder, lemon juice, garlic, 4 tablespoons olive oil, water, green chilli, salt and black pepper powder. Blend to smooth paste.
Step 2
Take a wide bowl and spread the grinded paste in it. Make swirls with spoon and drizzle remaining olive oil and roasted cumin powder. Serve.
You can also use canned chickpeas. Make sure to wash and drain well.
Use any salt, but sea salt does give the best taste.
Always use good quality olive oil.
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