Hummus is an enjoyable snack to serve when you have guests or to have ready for the family. It can be served with Lebanese bread, Turkish bread, cut up vegetables and can accompany meat dishes especially Lamb. It’s a Middle Eastern delight that can be shared.
Ingredients
400 grams cooked chickpeas
2 heaped tablespoons of Greek Yoghurt (full fat)
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
1 clove of Garlic (crushed)
3 heaped tablespoons of Tahini
2 tablespoons of Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
salt & freshly ground pepper
Extra Olive Oil (Extra Virgin for drizzling)
Sweet Paprika (for garnish)
1/2 cup of chickpea water (reserved from cooking)
Preparation Time: Soak the chickpeas over night
Cooking Time: 20-30 minutes
Serves: 4-6 people
Strain the water the chickpeas have been soaking in and place in a pot. Cover the chickpeas with fresh water and place on the stove over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until they are soft. Remove from the heat, strain the water leaving about 1/2 a cup aside to use later. Allow the chickpeas to cool down.
In a food processor add the chickpeas, yoghurt, lemon juice, garlic, tahini, olive oil and process until it resembles a paste. If the paste appears a little thick and dry, gradually add the reserved chickpea water whilst the processor is running. Ensure you add the water gradually and check the consistency, the result needs to be thick and creamy. Add the salt and pepper, process one more time. Your Hummus is ready to be served.
Cooks Tips
The first time I cooked fresh chickpeas I immediately noticed a huge difference when it came to making fresh Hummus. They have a subtle sweetness and with all the ingredients create a wonderful sharing dish which you and your guests will find incredible.
Enjoy!
19 Responses
We love all that stuff
Great post
Thank you. So do we in our household. 🙂
I just made Hummus, but I will try your recipe next time Milanka 🙂
I just shopped to make more Ajvar, 4. time now.
That is lovely. Pleased to hear that you are enjoying making it. You will be well supplied for the winter months! LOL 🙂 <3
Maybe I will need to make again in short time. This time I shopped for 4 times your recipe 😀
I think you are right about using fresh chickpeas for hummus, Milanka. When I made the chickpea snack for an appetizer for our Indian dinner, I noticed a big difference between the canned chickpeas and the freshly cooked ones. The freshly cooked ones were so much better. I can imagine what a difference it makes in the hummus. Saving your recipe so I can try it out! Thank you!
That’s lovely thank you. Let me know when you try it and what you think. 🙂 Milanka
Having recently changed my diet to mostly plant based foods and whole grains, I’ve been looking for a good hummus recipe, I will definitely try this out.
And to follow up on that, do you have any ideas for a vegan substitute to the yoghurt?
My relative is a Vegan. She lives in Germany, I will ask her and let you know. However, you could try using a little coconut milk as a substitute. Or simply use more water from the chickpeas, more Tahini & olive oil to make the Hummus smooth. Give that a try rather than coconut milk. You can also ask your local health food store. They will be able to help you.
You can use Soy Yoghurt as well as Coconut Yoghurt. I’m certain you will be able to find these products. Enjoy!
Thanks for the advice!
Your welcome.
Please do and let me know what you think? I look forward to your comments.
I’ve been craving for hummus for quite a long time. Feel so good to see you post the recipe of it. 😉 It seems very simple to make. 🙂 Thanks for sharing this great recipe Milanka!
Khloe, it is very simple to make and tastes so much better when you use the dry chickpeas. Give it a try. Have a lovely weekend. 🙂 <3
Thanks and have a great week! 😉 After knowing how simple it is to make, I have to make it myself for sure 😀
You go girl….. 🙂
🙂 🙂 🙂