Houmous

Houmous can be used as a spread or as a dip. This houmous recipe is very easy and simple to make. Less time consuming as well....

houmous sprinkled with paprika

Ingredients:

• Chickpeas - 250gms(boiled and skin removed)
• Tahini - 100gms
• Ground cumin - 2 tbsps
• Chilli powder - 1 tbsp
• Salt - 1 tsp
• Olive oil - 1 tsp
• Lemon juice - 5 tbsps

method:

• Put the chickpeas in a blender and whizz with little water until smooth. 
• Add tahini, ground cumin, chilli powder, olive oil, salt and whizz again until its all combined. You can add a bit of water if required. Take care not to add much water.
• Serve with any kind of dosa, oatcakes or pancakes. Try using it as a dip for carrot sticks or cucumber batons.

This can be stored in fridge for a week or so in a sealed container.