Degchi
Chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon and garlic into a smooth, creamy dip, finished with a pool of olive oil and a dusting of paprika. The mezze table essential across every Arab home, scooped up with warm flatbread.
Quick answer: 25 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Chickpeas, Sesame seed paste (tahini), Lemon, Garlic · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 400 g 14 oz Chickpeas, cooked or tinned, drained
- 4 tbsp 4 tbsp Sesame seed paste (tahini)
- 1 pc 1 pc Lemon
- 2 clove 2 clove Garlic
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp Cooking oil
- to taste to taste Salt
- 0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Red chilli powder, paprika, for garnish (Optional)
Steps
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- Drain and rinse the chickpeas and set a few aside for garnish. For a silkier hummus, simmer the rest with half a teaspoon of baking soda for 15 minutes so the skins soften, then drain.⏱ Softening chickpeas · 15 min
- Blend the tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt for 1 minute until pale and thick; this makes the finished hummus creamier.⏱ Blending tahini · 1 min
- Add the warm chickpeas and blend for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides. With the machine running, drizzle in 3 to 5 tablespoons of ice-cold water until light and fluffy.⏱ Blending hummus · 3 min
- Taste and adjust the lemon and salt.
- Spread onto a plate, swirl the surface with the back of a spoon and pour the olive oil into the swirl.
- Scatter the reserved chickpeas and a dusting of paprika on top and serve with warm flatbread.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Hummus take to make?
Hummus takes about 25 minutes in total. That is about 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does this Hummus recipe serve?
This version serves 4. The Degchi app has a servings scaler if you need more or fewer portions.
What ingredients do I need for Hummus?
You need Chickpeas, Sesame seed paste (tahini), Lemon, Garlic, Cooking oil, Salt. Optional: Red chilli powder.
Is Hummus difficult?
Degchi rates it Easy, with 6 steps in the method; steps that need timing have a built-in timer in cook mode.
Is Hummus halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Hummus?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: sesame seed paste (tahini), cooking oil, salt. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: lemon, garlic. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: chickpeas.
Any tips for making Hummus?
Ice-cold water is the trick to a whipped, pale hummus. Add it slowly and stop when it looks fluffy. For canned chickpeas of about 400 g, 4 tablespoons of good, smooth tahini is a balanced start; add more if you like it nuttier.
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