Classic Hummus

Ingredients

• 1/2 cupKabuli chana (chickpeas), boiled soft
• 2 tbspSesame seeds (or 1 tbsp tahini)
• 2 tbspOlive oil (or refined oil)
• 4 tspLemon juice
• 1 cloveGarlic, peeled (optional)
• to tasteSalt
• 1 tspBlack pepper
• as neededOlive oil + paprika (to drizzle)

Method

1. 1

   Dry-roast sesame seeds on a low flame for 1 minute till fragrant. Cool.

2. 2

   In a blender, combine boiled chickpeas, sesame seeds, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Blend smooth — add 2–3 tbsp of the chickpea cooking water to loosen if needed. The texture should be silky.

4. 4

   Plate in a wide bowl. Drag the back of a spoon in spirals for the classic well, drizzle olive oil and dust paprika.

5. 5

   Serve with warm pita, falafel or crudités.