Hummus

Iraq Hummus
Yield
6
Yield
6
Iraq Hummus
Yield
6
Yield
6
Ingredients
  • 3cups chickpeas cooked
  • 2cloves garlicgrated or made into paste
  • 1teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1teaspoon salt
  • 2tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup tahiniseseme paste
  • For garnish Olive oil, paprika, olives, chopped parsley, chili powder, sliced tomato, 1whole cooked chickpeasYou decide
Yield:
Instructions
  1. Put chickpeas in a blender or food processor, and add 1/4 cup water and purée for a minute or two. Then add garlic, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil. Add tahini, and blend for a minute or two until mixture looks smooth, lighter in color, and of spreading consistency.
  2. If it looks rather dry, add a small amount of the reserved liquid or just plain cold water. Check for salt and lemon juice. Refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
  3. 3. Remedies for not so perfect hummus: *If it is a little thick and heavy in texture, add some cold water or reserved chickpeas liquid, and adjust seasoning.*If the taste of chickpeas still overpowers, add a little more tahini, until you get a balanced taste. *If the consistency is good but it still needs more tartness, use a little of unsweetened lemonade powder.