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Middle Eastern Hummus Recipe Video

Hummus or hummus bi tahini (Arabic: حُمُّص) also spelled hamos, houmous, hommos, hommus, hummos, hummous or humus) is a dip or spread made of blended chickpeas, sesame tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy

CuisineMiddle EasternMethodBlending

VegetarianVeganMain IngredientChickpea

Interest GroupQuick

Recipe Story

In Arabic the word hummus is used to describe the dish or just chickpeas by themselves. The full name of the dish is hummus bi tahina (Arabic: حُمُّص بالطحينة) "chickpeas with tahini". Hummus is popular in various local forms throughout the Middle Eastern world.

Ingredients

- 1/4 Cup Yogurt

- 1 Can Garbanzo Beans "Chick Peas"

- 1/2 Cup Tahini (Sesame Seed Paste)

- 1/2 Cup Lemon Juice

- 2-3 Cloves of Garlic

- 1/2 Tsp of Salt

- 1/4 Tsp citric acid "if you need more

lemon taste"

- 2 Tbs water "if to thick"

- 3-4 Fresh Mint Leaves "for taste"

- 2 Tbs of Fresh Parsley "for garnish"

- 1 Tsp of Cayenne Pepper or Paprika

"for garnish"

- 1/4 Cup of Olive Oil "for garnish"

Directions

Mix first 9 ingredients and blend until smooth and to desired thickness.
Pour in a plate.
Spread hummus evenly on the plate.
Garnish with parsley, cayenne pepper and olive oil.

Editors Review

Here is a video that gives you a great opportunity to know how hummus can be made easily at home. The chef presents this popular Middle Eastern dip recipe very well and gives serving suggestions too. This video is a must watch and do try out this quick, easy and flavorful recipe as well.

Comments

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Anonymous says :

How can the pita bread be baked in the traditional middle eastern way where it puffs up in ahollow ball and not to crispy?

Posted on: 25 April 2012 - 3:19pm

Anonymous says :

Hi! This fantastic hummus recipe has turned out to be helpful, as all this while I wasn't too convinced going through other cook books...but this time around I am sure I can make a bowlful of pita dip for those mini mid-day meals

Posted on: 3 February 2010 - 5:28am

Ginger Rose says :

I have heard that Hummus is a famous condiment that comes from Levantine cuisine and is widely used throughout Middle East.It can be used as a spread or a dip.Hot pita bread wedges, pita chips and fresh veggies go well with this healthy Hummus dish.Thanks for sharing this recipe.I will give it a try.

Posted on: 3 February 2010 - 12:28am