Saturday, December 8, 2012

HUMMUS


Hummus is a popular Middle Eastern food dip usually served with pita bread. The chickpeas are rich in protein and the tahine paste made with sesame seeds, which are an excellent source of amino acids, make this a protien rich healthy snack.
Ingredients:
Chickpeas/chana/garbanzo beans ..... 1 cup (boiled)
Garlic paste .................. 1 tsp
Tahine ................. 1 tbsp
Olive oil ................. 1 + 1 tbsp
Lemon juice ........... 2-3 tbsp.
Salt ................ to taste
Water ............. about 1/4 cup
Method:

1.Blend all the ingredients (1tbsp oil, save the other for garnishing) in a food processor.
2. Remove it in a serving dish and pour 1 tbsp. olive oil. Garnish with red chilli powder.
3. Serve with pita bread.

16 comments:

Priya said...

Marvellous dip,simply love with some pita chips.

G.Pavani said...

healthy n tasty dip.

Kaveri Venkatesh said...

Creamy and delicious dip..
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Now Serving said...

That looks simple and delicious! would love to try yours )

jeyashrisuresh said...

Nice and yummy dip

Divya Pramil said...

Lovely dip...

Reshmi said...

yummy healthy dip

Saraswathi Iyer said...

My fav. dip looks delicious. Thanks for the entry dear.

Anu said...

nice dip

Andy David said...

My friend,
Both your hands and heart are truly blessed. Just BEAUTIFUL!! Thanks for sharing.

Priya Yallapantula said...

Simple yet flavorful dip :)

Priyas Feast said...

Yummy hummus..Irresistible

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Sobha Shyam said...

delicious dip, i have never tried it !!

Akila said...

Hummus looks yummy

Julie said...

Delicioius healthy one,Thanx for linking it to the event!!

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