Wow, hommous is easy to make

[Zem Vymes]

I never realized how easy this stuff is to make, and it's cheap to do as well! Just made my first batch of the stuff from scratch today, and here's how:

I took a cup of dried chickpeas and added three cups of water last night. In the morning, they were nice and swollen. I then drained most of the juice out, and then dumped the chickpeas and remaining water into a pot and boiled them for about seven minutes, stirring it about a little. While I let the chickpeas cool off, I got out the blender.

Into the blender, I poured 3/4th cup of tahini (a paste made from sesame seeds), another cup of water, then added the juice from two lemons. I could have squeezed lemons myself but to hell with that, so I bought a bottle of real lemon juice for cheaper than lemons would be in the first place. I then added a teaspoon of baking powder to create a fizzy mess, and a teaspoon of salt on top of that. A tablespoon of minced garlic and a teaspoon each of cavenders seasoning and red pepper went in after that. Once that was in, the chickpeas were cool, so in they went, and then I blended the hell out of it. Total pulverization.

Once done, that went into a dish, where I added a few peppers and olives, sprinkled paprika on the top, and drizzled olive oil over it all.

Voila, a vat of hommus big enough to feed ten or more people with no trouble.

And to make sure it had company, I went ahead and made some falafel and some naan (yeah its not fitting the theme but its tastier than pita) to go with it. Mmmm lazy sunday food.

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[Hartus Kenobi]

but apparently not easy to spell... ;) Good job though! That looks yummy.

[Wyl Staedtler]

Mmm, looks yummy. :thumbup

We practically live off hummus and crudites in our house because it's cheap, easy and healthy.

Try this variation for a nice slightly-less-healthy treat.

Green Olive Hummus
(makes about 4 cups)

3 large cloves garlic
2 cans (or 3 cups) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
juice of one lemon
1/2 cup green olives (stuffed with pimentos)
1 tablespoon tahini
1/4 tsp. sumac
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
salt, to taste
5-6 more olives

Chop the garlic in the food processor. Add the chickpeas and lemon juice, and coarsely chop. (If more liquid is needed to get the blades moving, add a tablespoon or two of water or vegetable broth.) Add the green olives, tahini, and seasonings, and process until everything is mixed. (This will not be a smooth type of hummus, but all ingredients should be well-distributed.) Taste for saltiness, and add salt if needed (the olives make it pretty salty already.) Process to blend in the salt, and then add the remaining olives. Pulse a few times just to barely chop the olives. Serve with crackers, pita bread, or crudités as desired.

:yum

[Dasquian Belargic]

I don't think I've ever had hummus. I feel slightly uncultured now.

[Zem Vymes]

You're breaking my worldview that the only cuisine in the UK are pita shacks and curry joints, whats going on?

Go. Now. You are missing out on tasty, healthy food.

[Razielle Alastor]

I buy it all the time, but I've never made it. Although I am insoired now and will probably try both recipies. I'm a sucker for the black olive hummus, so I'll probably enjoy the green as well. :yum Looks good guys! So who's making roast lamb to go with it? :p

[Zem Vymes]

Yeah I need to grill some lamb kabobs. Dammit, now I am conflicted because I bought this indian food.

[Razielle Alastor]

:lol curry lamb then? :p

It'll be multi-ethnic night, sounds good.

[Zem Vymes]

Nah, we're all set for chicken vindaloo and chana masala

[Razielle Alastor]

stop it! You are making me hungry! :lol you may have to post those recipies too!