Hummus

For quite a long time, I was wondering how to replace all the mayo and cheese spreads which we use at home with something healthy. Then, Hummus came to my mind.



Hummus is the Arabic word for chickpea/white kabuli channa. This is a part of the Egyptian cuisine, which my hubby introduced to me when we were in Paris, France. Many a times we have had Falafel with hummus for our lunch ,but never knew how to make it at home. Hummus is had Falafel along with a green vegetable salad  or with pita bread as an appetizer.

This also goes well with toasted bread and indeed a very healthy alternative to any store bought cheese spread.

Hummus




Ingredients:


Chickpeas/Channa(White)- 1 cup
Sesame Seeds(White)- 1/2 cup
Olive Oil- 1 cup
Garlic- 2 pods
Salt to taste



Method:



1.In a kadai/wok, saute the sesame seeds till they start to splutter.Remove from fire and allow it to cool down.
2. Soak the chickpeas overnight in water and pressure cook till tender.This would take 4 to 5 whistles.Allow it to cool down to room temperature.
3.In a mixer, first grind the sesame seeds tilll fine powder.Then include the cooked channa/chickpea,olive oil, garlic pods, and salt to taste.Grind till you reach a very fine consistancy.
4.Can be store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for a week.




Hummus, Vegetable Salad, Toasted Brown Bread

Best when had like this...