Receita de homus cremoso

Ingredientes

• 1 Cup chickpeas (white chana)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon tahini paste (sesame seed paste)
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• Juice of one lemon
• 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder (jeera powder)
• Salt to taste
• 1/8 Cup boiled chickpeas water (ice cold)
• 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon za'tar spices mix (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chopped coriander
• a few pomegranate pearls

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   --- How To Cook Chickpeas for Hummus: ---

2. 2

   You can use canned chickpeas to make the hummus or cook them at home.

3. 3

   To boil chickpeas, rinse and soak them in water for 5 - 6 hours.

4. 4

   After 5 - 6 hours drain the water from the soaked chickpeas. Transfer them to a pressure cooker. Add approximately 2 Cups of water, baking soda, and a teaspoon of salt.

5. 5

   Close the lid of the pressure cooker. Cook the chickpeas over medium heat for till well done. Slightly mushy or over-cooked chickpeas are best to make a creamy hummus.

6. 6

   Transfer the boiled chickpeas to a colander. Allow them to cool down completely. Reserve the boiled chickpea liquid. Keep it in the refrigerator to get chilled.

7. 7

   --- How To Make Hummus: ---

8. 8

   Transfer cooked chickpeas, crushed garlic, salt, cumin powder, olive oil, lemon juice, and tahini paste to a blender or food processor.

9. 9

   Blend the ingredients using chilled boiled chickpeas water until you get a creamy texture. If the hummus seems too thick, add more olive oil or the reserved liquid from the boiled chickpeas. Scarpe the sides of the food processor and blend to get the perfect consistency and texture.

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    Once the hummus is smooth and creamy, transfer to a serving bowl.

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    Garnish hummus with the coriander, olive oil, and pomegranate pearls. Sprinkle za'tar spice mix.

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    Serve hummus immediately with pita bread or chips.