Hummous recipes please

krishna

try using channa dal instead of chick peas (basically split chickpeas). Cook much quicker and easier to get soft/blend smooth.

liney

Is Tahini just seasame oil, because i dont seem to see it in the supermarket?

jrrowleyws

Tahini is a cream coloured paste, nothing like oil really.

mich_roh

Please see video link for preparation ...

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-hummus

Sesame seeds packs are available in Tesco and I use a Braun Hand Blender to mix all the stuff up. Good quality extra virgin olive oil is very important.

Keep it simple and enjoy it with Wholemeal Pitta Bread..

liz545

liney wrote:

Is Tahini just seasame oil, because i dont seem to see it in the supermarket?

Tahini's sesame seed pulp, and it has a dryer 'mouthfeel' IYSWIM, but I tend to substitute sesame oil as it's what I have on hand. Greek style hummus tends to be granier and coarser, while Israeli hummus is smoother (like the Yarden stuff). HTH!

Whistling_Gypsy

I usually add some Fromage Frais (a large spponful of the low fat stuff) to a can of chickpeas, clove of garlic, juice of a lime (or lemon), heaped teaspoon of tahini, bare 1/2 teaspoon each of ground cumin and coriander and sometimes some fresh chilli (or sauce/powder - depends what I've got in!!) - get a lovely, smooth tasty mixture that gets better after a day or two! Never add extra oil cos of the extra calories - but am sure this will make it even tastier and more lucious! Agree with mich_roh - my new Braun hand blender is the business (recently replaced a much used/warped 14 year old Braun) i
the difference in texture I get is amazing!

Also slake it down with some water to make a dressing for chicken, spring onions and noodles for a packed lunch..Mmmm.

Just a matter of taste which bits you add/omit. I'm going to try substituting peanut butter for Tahini next time though (tnx vfairbrass), channa dhal (tnx krishna).

nabowla

I've got several cans of chickpeas in the cupboard and have decided to have a go at making houmous. Has anyone got any tried & tested recipes? Any tips for a complete novice?

onamission_2

you'll need tahini paste olive oil and lemons to make it...

nabowla

Thanks! I've got olive oil & lemons in the kitchen cupboard but not tahini paste. I guess I could buy some tomorrow - is it expensive? Can I get it at Sainsbury's? What else could I use tahini paste for if I have some left over?

Queenie

Tin of chickpeas into the food processor, about 1Tbls of tahini, garlic to your taste 2 or 3 cloves (too many and it will be bitter), a spoonful or two of olive oil and juice of half/1 lemon.

Whizz it all up ... scrummy! Top with a sprinkle of paprika.

My 12yo makes it and it soooooo easy, very tasty and just toooooo moreish

If you check the index, I'm pretty sure there are several recipes posted.