5tablespoonextra virgin olive oildivided, more if needed
1½cupchickpeasboiled very soft, or canned
2-3clovesgarlic or ½ tablespoon garlic paste
½teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonlemon juiceor more
2tablespoonyogurt
2ice cubes
a pinch of paprika for garnish
Instructions
For Tahini
Roast sesame seeds in a pan on medium heat till lightly golden, stirring constantly.
Blend the sesame seed in a blender into a fine powder.
Add two tablespoons of olive oil and blend further till it forms a thick runny paste. Tahini is ready.
Make hummus in chopper (recomended)
In a chopper, add chickpeas and grind until it turns into a fine powder.
Now add tahini, lemon juice, yogurt, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, ice cubes, and garlic. Blend till it forms a smooth paste.
Make Hummus in Blender
Place the wet ingredient like oil, yogurt, and lemon juice at the bottom of the blender. Then place the ice, garlic, and salt. Finally, place the chickpeas and blend.
Scrap and blend again with intervals for five minutes until smooth. If the mixture stops moving, add 1-2 tablespoons of warm water only if needed.
Assemble
Fill a wide bowl or soup plate with hummus. With the back of spoon press hummus and turn the bowl with other hand in a circular motion to make a well in hummus.
Add 1-2 tablespoon olive oil in hummus well. Garnish with paprika and herbs.
Notes
Storage: Store hummus in the fridge in an airtight jar or covered with a cling wrap. Stays good for 3 days in the fridge.
Salt: If your boiled chickpea is already salted, then add very little or no salt.
More Spices: You can add ½ teaspoon cumin powder
Veggies addition: You can add avocado, roasted red pepper, cilantro, baked sweet potato, and baked beet to this basic hummus recipe. Add any one of these veggies and blend it until smooth. These are great ways to add nutrients but I like authentic version best.