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Hummus is a hot topic in today’s healthy eating world. Basically, hummus is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that is very popular in Lebanese and Israeli cuisine. This dish is made from chickpeas and seasoned with tahini (sesame paste), garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. Although the name hummus may sound strange, it is easy to make and is very tasty and nutritious.
Hummus is not just a dip or sauce, it is considered a superfood. Because it is rich in protein, fiber, calcium and vitamins. If you want to lose weight, keep cholesterol down, or want a healthy snack, hummus is a great choice. It also tastes great on pita bread, falafel, vegetables, or toast. Let us know the ingredients and preparation method of this recipe.
Material:
- Gram (soaked and boiled) – 1 cup
- Garlic – 2 to 3 cloves
- Tahini (sesame paste) – 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- salt to taste
- Cold water – 2 to 3 tablespoons
- Cumin powder (optional) – ½ tsp
Action:
- First, soak the gram in water for 8 to 10 hours. Then cook them until soft and let them cool.
Add cooked chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil to a mixer jar. - Add salt and some cold water to it and make a smooth and creamy paste.
- If the mixture seems too thick, add some water and mix again.
- Take out the hummus in a bowl and sprinkle some olive oil and cumin powder on top.
- Now your hummus is ready! You can serve it with falafel, pita bread, cucumber slices or toasted bread.
- If you don’t have tahini, you can make tahini paste by adding lightly roasted sesame seeds and a little olive oil and grinding it in a mixer.
- If hummus is kept in the refrigerator, it remains good for 3-4 days.
- Adding a little red chili powder or paprika on top makes its color and taste beautiful.
- Hummus is a dish that is a perfect combination of both taste and health.