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Azra Banu

Hummus

Middle Eastern Cuisine

There is no hard & fast rule to this dish. Adjust to suit your taste. I sprinkled powdered Sumac over the top. Sumac has a tart flavor that goes well with grills, salad & is available at the many Iranian mini marts around Ampang. Try it and enjoy!

SPECIFICATIONS

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• SERVINGS : 6-10

INGREDIENTS

• 1 canned chickpeas
• 3-4 tbsp. Tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 3 cloves garlic, bruised
• 1 tsp roasted ground cumin
• Juice from 1 lemon juice
• Salt & pepper to taste

PREPARATION

1. Drain & peel the chickpeas, reserving the juice. Place in a food processor, add the lemon juice & some of the liquid from the chickpeas. Process to a smooth paste, adding more liquid to get the desired consistency. Transfer to a bowl & add tahini, garlic, cumin, salt & pepper. Mix well. Check seasonings, adjusting where necessary. Place on platter & drizzle olive oil over & place a sprig of parsley in the middle. Serve with pita bread wedges.

NOTICE

I've served hummus with homemade tortillas & it was great.