Hummus Bi Tahina Recipes

HUMMUS ( HUMMIS BI TAHINA )

Steps:

• If you are using dried chick peas, and you have soaked them overnight, drain the water off, place into a saucepan and then add fresh cold water.
• Simmer gently for 2 hours or until tender.
• Drain the peas, reserving a little of the cooking water, put the peas into a food processor or blender (reserve a few whole ones first if you like, for garnish).
• Blend well, slowly adding a small amount of the reserved liquid and the lemon juice until you have a smooth purée.
• Lastly, add the tahini paste, the rest of the olive oil (2 tablespoons), cumin, cayenne pepper, sour cream and salt and pepper to taste, blending until smooth.
• Serve sprinkled with the whole chick peas, olives and chopped parsley.

HUMMUS BI TAHINA (TURKISH HUMMUS)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients (except those for garinsh) in a blender or food processor.
• Blend into a smooth, creamy paste.
• Taste and add more lemon juice or salt to suit your taste.
• It should be the creamy consistency of mashed potatoes.
• Thin with additional lemon juice, chick pea liquid or water if necessary.
• Scrape into an attractive looking bowl.
• Drizzle oil over the surface in a decorative pattern and sprinkle with ground chili pepper and freshly chopped parsley.
• Serve with wedges of pita bread and raw vegetables.

HUMMUS BI TAHINA

Steps:

• Process chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice and salt in a food processor to a smooth paste.
• Add water, process till smooth.
• With motor running, gradually add olive oil, process till smooth.
• Transfer dip to a serving bowl.
• Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil, top with coriander.