Hummus

Hummus is an Arabic dip made of chickpeas which is very healthy and is normally consumed with pita bread and falafal. The recipe below is a bit different from authentic recipe and you can use this as bread spread or in sandwiches, instead of using butter and cheese spread. This can also be served with salad, nachos, chips and crackers at your next party.

Ingredients:

1.  Chickpeas/White Chana – 1/2 cup
2.  Garlic cloves – 5-6
3. Chilly flakes - 1/2 spoon or to taste
4. White sesame seed paste -  1 spoon
5. Olive Oil - 1 serving spoon
6. Lemon Juice - 1 spoon or according to taste
7. Chilly sauce - 1 Serving spoon
8. Salt - to taste

Method:

1. Boil the chickpeas with little bit of salt, drain water and let them cool.
2. In a blender add all the ingredients together and blend to smooth paste.
3. Add water if necessary to adjust the consistency of dip You can consume it as a spread on toast or as a chutney with kebabs.

Tip:

You can add chopped olive, pickles, jalapenos, capsicum, gherkins etc to this dip and make a sandwich with it.

Image courtesy @BostanMagzine