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Homemade Tahini and Hummus

The first time I had hummus and pita bread was at Toscano, I loved it so much that I’ve ordered it every single time I’ve been back there! The dish is so tasty and very easy to prepare, it just takes a little time, but is worth all the effort.I learnt this recipe because I wanted to make something different, so I made the beetroot hummus, I made so much that it lasted a week in the fridge. It is both rich in iron, protein and fibre, so many macros in 1 dish.
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Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

Tahini Ingredients

  • 1 cup of white sesame or till
  • 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 1.5 cups of chickpeas on channa
  • Ingredients for Hummus
  • 800 ml for soaking overnight
  • 800 ml for pressure cooking chickpeas

Ingredients for plain hummus

  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 whole lemon

Ingredients for Beetroot Hummus

  • 2 whole beetroots peeled and cut
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Coriander for garnishing

Instructions
 

Method

    Steps to make homemade tahini and hummus

    • In a hot pan add 1 cup white sesame or til seeds
    • Roast till they start to pop on a slow low heat
    • Add the roasted sesame seed to a food processor jar
    • Pulse it for a 1 minute
    • Add 4-5 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • Blend to a paste, transfer to a jar
    • Soak 1.5 cups Channa or Chickpeas Overnight
    • I used 800ml water
    • Drain any excess water
    • Transfer to another vessel, add 800ml water
    • Pressure cook it for 5 whistles in a pressure cooker
    • While it is pressure cooking, peel and cut 2 beetroots
    • After the pressure is released take the chickpeas out
    • Next pressure cook the beetroot for 2 whistles and 5 minutes
    • Separate the chickpeas and the water
    • Keep aside to cool
    • Add 2 cups of the cooked chickpeas into a food processor
    • Add 1 cup of the water or aquafaba
    • Add 1 tablespoon of Tahini Paste
    • Add 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
    • Add 1.5 teaspoons salt
    • Transfer the hummus into a bowl
    • Add juice of 1 lemon
    • Add the cooled, pressure cooked beetroots
    • Add 1 cup of the water or aquafaba
    • Add 1.5 cups of the cooked chickpeas
    • Add 1 tablespoon prepared Tahini
    • Add 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
    • Add 2 teaspoons salt
    • Transfer hummus to a bowl
    • Add juice of 1 lemon
    • Garnish with fresh coriander
    • Add any remaining chickpeas as garnish
    • Enjoy with breadsticks or Pita Bread!

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    Keyword beetroot, homemade hummus, hummus, tahini