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.
