Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Hummus

Hummus recipe 

3/4 cup of kabuli Chana
2 rounded ladles of yogurt ( a little less than 1/2 cup)
about 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
garlic powder (1/2 tsp)
about 6-8 dried red chillies
olive oil (anything from 1 tblsp to 1/4 cup)
salt

parsley leaves- a quarter bunch or less (i didn't have any y'day) But I did add this the other times I made it.
sesame seeds or tahini (I have added sesame seeds once) Couldn't tell the taste difference.

Soak the chana for at least 4 hours. Boil it so it is cooked but not overcooked (abt 5-6 whistles) I guess canned garbanzo beans works too (adjust salt accordingly)
Grind the chana (after draining) with ALL the other ingredients with as less water as possible and your hummus is ready. We love parsley in our hummus but it does have a strong flavor. So use to taste.
U could pour the olive oil on top like they usually do or blend it while grinding.