Monday, 3 August 2009

Hummus bi tahini / Chickpeas and tahini dip


HUMMUS BI TAHINI

Ingredients :
420 grams of canned cooked peas,
1 clove of garlic,
180 ml ( 3/4 cup) water,
1/2 cup lemon juice,
4 tbsp of tahini,
1/2 tsp paprika/chilli powder,
2 tbsp olive oil,
parsley sprigs and
pinch of salt.

Method:
In a blender or food processor blend the chickpeas (reserving 1 tbsp of chickpeas for garnish) with garlic and 1/4 cup water to a smooth paste.
Dissolve the tahini in the remaining water, add lemon juice and blend this with the chickpeas paste. The mixture should be thick and smooth. season with some salt. Pour this mixture into a serving dish and garnish with the reserved chickpeas, finely chopped parsley, chilli powder, and olive oil. Serve with barbecued chicken or with pita bread.

19 comments:

  1. I have never tried hummus..urs look tempting

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  2. yummy.....can we make tahini at home?

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  3. Looks yummy and nice presentation...
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  4. Sailaja : Actually the tahini from the store is best, because its smooth like a paste. They separate the bran from the kernel and just grind the kernels, whereas in homemade ones we grind both the bran and the kernel. So... it turns out to be very grainy and thick. Here is a link for home made tahini. http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/diy-recipe/recipe-diy-tahini-029695
    Hope I answered your question :)

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  5. Looks so delicious! Nice shot!

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  6. wow..That looks so beautiful..!:)

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  7. I LOVE hummus. This looks VERY VERY good!! I am going to make this soon. Thank you for a delicious post.

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  8. i adore hummus, great presentation as well

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  9. Interesting recipe dear! very nice post!

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  10. Wow.....that's an delectable recipe....creamy and yum....

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  11. wow!I have never made hummus at home.
    very useful post dear!

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  12. hi,,first time here...u have a nice space.dip looks good:)nice presentation..Little hearts is superb!!

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  13. Yet to put my hands to try out hummus after a long at home, i always prefer homemade hummus..Looks delicious and creamy!

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  14. Hummus looks delicious. Nice picture too.

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  15. You wouldnt believe it, i was planning to prepare some hummus today :) yours looks soo good, lovely presentation

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  17. hmmmmmm so delicious
    thanks for sharing
    Touria

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  18. YUM!I'm a big fan of hummus :D

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  19. I lov hummus,looks so tempting...

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