Hummus

Directions

1. Soak the chickpeas in water overnight. (go to step 3 if using canned chickpeas)
2. Boil the chickpeas (covered) till tender.
3. Add the tahini and 1 tbsp of cold water to a food processor. Beat till the colour lightens. Add more cold water (1 tsp at a time) to loosen up the tahini if it becomes difficult to beat.
4. Add chickpeas, salt, lemon, and garlic (and greek yogurt if using). Grind till you get a smooth consistency.
5. Spoon out into a serving bowl. Garnish with olive oil and sumac (and olives or pine nuts).

Note

• Tahini has to be beaten in cold water.
• To start with, the tahini will be easy to handle/beat. As you add cold water it’ll keep solidifying and become harder to beat. Continue adding water and beating until its light brown colour changes close to off-white and consistency is pasty.