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Chana Chaat
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Hummus
Silky chickpea dip with tahini, lemon and garlic — smoother and fresher than anything from a tub.
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10 minPrep🔥
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6Serves📊
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Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas, drained
- 3 tbsp tahini
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt
- Ice-cold water
Instructions
- Blend the chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, cumin and salt.
- With the motor running, add a little cold water until silky smooth.
- Drizzle in the olive oil.
- Taste and adjust the lemon and salt.
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Tara’s tips
- Cold water whips it light and creamy.
- Peeling the chickpeas gives an ultra-smooth result, if you have time.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with a drizzle of oil, paprika and warm bread.
Storage & reheating
Keeps 4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.
Frequently asked questions
Smoother hummus?
Simmer the chickpeas with a pinch of bicarbonate first.
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