Hummus Dip
Hummus is a creamy, protein-rich Middle Eastern dip made primarily from blended chickpeas, tahini (sesame paste), olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. It has a smooth texture and a nutty, tangy flavor. Hummus is traditionally served as a dip with pita bread, fresh veggies, or as a spread in wraps and sandwiches. It's nutritious, vegan-friendly, and widely loved for its simplicity and versatility.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
For Tahini
- 1cup Sesame seeds
- 4-5 tbsp Olive oil
For Boiling Chickpeas
- (soaked overnight)- 2cups Chickpeas(chole)
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- 6cups Water
For Hummus Dip
- 2-3tbsp Tahini paste
- 1no Garlic clove
- to taste Salt
- ¼ cup Lemon juice
- a dash Iced water
- 3tbsp Olive oil
- ½ tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
- a dash Olive oil
For Garnish
- 2-3tbsp Olive oil
- few for garnish Chickpeas (Boiled)
- few as accompaniment Pita Bread
- a pinch Roasted Cumin Powder
- a pinch Chilli powder
For Boiling Chickpeas
Add the soaked chickpeas along with some salt, baking soda and water in a pressure cooker. In a pressure cooker you will have to wait till the first whistle and then lower the heat and cook till 5more whistles. Make sure to cook till the chickpeas get soft and creamy. Remove and strain to remove any water and cool them completely.
Cooking Tip - Adding baking soda while cooking makes sure that the hummus will not be grainy.
For Hummus Dip
In a jar of a mixer grinder add boiled & cooled chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt, lemon juice, cumin powder, olive oil and a dash of iced water. Blend them together in intervals. The mixer grinder might be sluggish so do not be tempted to add Moe iced water or olive oil as it will make the dip runny.
Open the lid and using a spoon scrape the sides and mix the chickpeas together and grind them again. Use iced water few dashes if required, as this will make sure that hummus dip is not grainy and becomes smooth and fluffy.
Once it gets creamy check for seasoning and adjust. Remove to a bowl and pour over olive oil, garnish with chilli powder, cumin powder and some boiled chickpeas.