Hummus

Ingredients

2 cans chickpeas drained and rinse (keep the liquid)

6 cups of water

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tbsp of minced garlic (abt 3-4 cloves)

1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup of chickpeas water

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cumin powder

1/2 cup tahini

2 tbsp olive oil

sprinkle: sumac, cumin powder, smoked paprika, chilli flakes or parsley and olive oil

Directions

• boil the chickpeas with baking soda and simmer for 20mins
• meantime, mix the garlic with lemon juice and salt and soak for 10mins
• strain the garlic mixture to get the lemon juice
• strain the boiled chickpeas and add cold water
• swish around to remove the skin of the chickpeas as much as possible
• put chickpeas in the food processor with the lemon juice, 1/4 cup of chickpeas water and whip for 1min
• add the tahini and olive oil and blend for another min
• add sprinkle on top and done

Foodnote: Tried hummus to eat with bazlama and it is delicious. Making it again for a potluck session and love it.