Hummus at home

Hummus is a food dip made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. Today, it is popular throughout the Middle East (including Turkey), North Africa (including Morocco), and in Middle Eastern cuisine around the globe. Its great served with flat bread such as pitta. It’s easy to make and here’s how..

The ingredients you will need are…. •2 x 400g cans of chickpeas •4 tsp tahini (most shops have this although I got this from the health food shop in falkirk) •2 garlic cloves, crushed (try smoked for a change) •1 tsp crushed sea salt •6 tbsp quality extra virgin olive oil •1 freshly squeezed lemon •Paprika to sprinkle on the top (I used smoked) Rinse the chickpeas in cold water and tip into the food processor (I sometimes use a nutrabullet if in a rush). Add the tahini, crushed garlic, salt, lemon juice and seven tablespoons of the reserved liquid from the cans. Turn on the food processor and slowly pour in the oil while it runs. When the mixture is fully combined and smooth, tip it into a serving dish. Drizzle with some more extra virgin olive oil and Sprinkle with paprika. Fresh finely chopped coriander is a nice garnish too. There you have it….nice and easy