This notorious dip is an absolute globe trotter. We have met in Dubai, Istanbul, Bangkok, Singapore, London, Toronto and almost every other place I have been to. Quite the traveler and welcomed by everybody! Hummus is a very frequent visitor at our house as well…. we were bound to become fast friends since we keep running into one another. What’s more is that the +Two and Gadget Guy are absolutely in love with her… and you know what? I’m okay with that!
Her baggage includes a can of chickpeas, lemon juice, tahina paste, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and salt.
The most authentic recipe of Hummus calls for raw garlic, but I preferred the sweeter and mellow flavor of slow roasted garlic. Even pickled garlic gives quite a zing!
Squeeze a lemon or two till 2 tablespoons worth of lemon juice.
Drain the can of chickpeas and reserve the liquid. Combine the chickpeas, garlic cloves, tahina paste, salt, 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 4 tablespoons of the reserved liquid in a food processor and give it a good whizz.
Add 1 tablespoon of lime juice and whizz some more. It should hold on a carrot stick and not drip.
Take the Hummus out in a bowl. With a teaspoon create a swirl on the surface of the dip. Sprinkle with some coriander powder and black olives and spread a layer of olive oil over the surface. Refrigerate for an hour before serving, serve cold.
Personally I love olive oil so I’m quite generous with it myself. Coriander powder is optional, I sometime sprinkle sumac or smoked paprika……EVERYTHING just tastes so darn great that it’s hard to go wrong!
The thick and creamy richness of hummus pairs well with almost all breads, fruits and vegetables! Serve it with pita bread, breadsticks; a crusty loaf; apple wedges, whole strawberries, cucumber, carrot or celery sticks. And although Hummus is a dip you can use it as a topping or as a spread. Its makes a delicious spread for wraps!
I love the luxury of reaching home to chilled hummus (made earlier of course) during hot summer afternoons when the relentless sun pretty much kills the appetite. I also feel like SUPER MOM knowing the +Two had a generous helping of proteins, fruits and veggies without any coaxing!
Three cheers for Lady Hummus who is welcome any day!!!
Ingredients
1 Can Chickpeas – Drained With Liquid Reserved
1-2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoons Tahina Paste or Toasted Sesame Seeds
3 Cloves Roasted Garlic OR 1 Clove Raw Garlic
½ Teaspoon Salt
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Table Spoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil – For Drizzling
1 Tablespoon Black Olives - Slices or Whole
Method
Drain the can of chickpeas and reserve 4-6 tablespoons of the liquid.
Combine the chickpeas, garlic cloves, tahina paste, salt and 3 tablespoons of the reserved liquid in a food processor and pour in the 3 tablespoon of Olive Oil while it runs.
Add 1 Tablespoon of Lemon juice and pulse some more. Check the lemon flavor and add more if required; it should not be sour but have a hint of lemon.
Add the remaining reserved liquid or yogurt till you reach a consistency where the hummus will hold well on the back of a spoon.
Transfer into bowl; create a swirl and sprinkle with coriander powder or sumac or smoked paprika.
Toss some black olives on top and the final layer of extra virgin olive oil.
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