CLAUDIA RODEN'S HUMMUS BI TAHINA (CHICKPEA AND SESAME DIP)

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Claudia Roden's Hummus Bi Tahina (Chickpea and Sesame Dip) image

Wonderful dip from Roden's book 'Arabesque'. You can also eat it as a sandwich spread with slices tomato, lettuce and chopped onion.

Provided by Flowerfairy

Categories     Spreads

Time P1DT1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

250 g chickpeas, soaked in cold water overnight
2 lemons, juice of
3 tablespoons tahini
3 garlic cloves, crushed
salt
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 sprigs parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Drain the chickpeas and simmer in fresh water for about an hour or until tender. Reserve the cooking water.
  • Process the chickpeas in a blender (or food processor) with the lemon juice, tahina, garlic, olive oil, salt and enough of the cooking liquid to obtain a soft creamy consistency.
  • Serve on a flat plate, garnished with a dribble of olive oil, a dusting of paprika and ground cumin (this is usually done in the shape of a cross) and a little parsley.
  • Serve with warm pita bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.4, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 131.7, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 0.4, Protein 3.7

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