Got a few picky eaters in your house? Well, so do I! In fact, I can be one of them ;)
In our house, there are a few "no nos" such as: no vinegar, no fermented (except wine) or pickled foods, no tahini, mayo, or mustard -- anything pungent, it's out! Once in a while, there are a few exceptions, so I will never say never. For those foods which usually require these ingredients, I make them interesting in other ways. My Yellow Hummus for example has no tahini, so I started with a basic hummus recipe and opened my spice cabinet to turn up the flavor :)
I had used a huge can of chickpeas so the hummus would last a few days. I even meant to put some aside in a separate container to make sure. Well, I totally forgot to do that, and when I went to the fridge the next day to spread it on some crackers -- of course, it was gone, into a picky eater's belly :)
It's all good! I am always happy when food I make disappears. Enjoy my twist on the traditional Middle Eastern dip with pitas, crackers, carrots, breads, wraps, whatever you please!
I also took a whole bunch of fresh, thick, handmade pita from Tom Douglas' Dahlia Bakery downtown, and made these tasty pita chips to go with the hummus. Let me mention that I had tried 4 times before to get pita at Dahlia. Every time I got there, the pita was gone, but this time I won the last pack of the day. They make limited amounts to sell fresh daily, and believe me you will enjoy the beauty of the freshness when you get your hands on it!
I simply cut the pita into wedges, toss them in oil, salt, pepper, dried oregano, and bake them at 350 F (175 C) until crispy.
I also took a whole bunch of fresh, thick, handmade pita from Tom Douglas' Dahlia Bakery downtown, and made these tasty pita chips to go with the hummus. Let me mention that I had tried 4 times before to get pita at Dahlia. Every time I got there, the pita was gone, but this time I won the last pack of the day. They make limited amounts to sell fresh daily, and believe me you will enjoy the beauty of the freshness when you get your hands on it!
I simply cut the pita into wedges, toss them in oil, salt, pepper, dried oregano, and bake them at 350 F (175 C) until crispy.
I used:
1 25 oz. can of chick peas (also known as garbanzo beans)
1 big clove of garlic
1/2 tspn ground cumin
1/2 tspn turmeric
1/2 tspn red chili powder
1 tspn lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
salt to taste
My method:
1. While the pita wedges bake, pulse all ingredients except oil in a food processor, a few times.
2. Slowly pour in the olive oil while you pulse to get the consistency you like. We like our hummus pretty thick. If you want it loose, add more oil and pulse some more.
3. Taste for salt and adjust if you need more.
4. Spoon it into a bowl, sprinkle with more red chili powder, and serve with the hot pita chips!
10 comments:
Nothing beats this "chip and dip"...can I ask why no vinegar or tahini? (ok...vinegar I can understand but tahini is simply crushed sesame seeds..just curious...)
I will definitely be trying this one - it sounds delicious! Your photos make it hard to say no ...
This looks lovely!
The colour on this hummus is awesome...praise thee tumeric.
Love that you've added turmeric to your hummus! I'm always looking for ways to use more of it.
This looks so delicious - and simple to make, I like that!
I love your recipes and the photography is so sweet! My stomach rumbles everytime I view your posts.
Will you come and cook for me?
Hummus is such a great dish. Yesterday I made hummus, and I ate with rotis!
Yellow hummus looks delicious!
This is a great version of hummous! I am not surprised it is all gone, when you go looking for it! Thank you for the recipe :)
OMG no things sour, no tahini ... thats not even sour !!! r u kidding ??? i would throw a fit if anyone got so choosy in my house !!!
Shabbash to you ... u manage ...haha
nice variation with the hommous girl .
Peter G - I don't mind vinegar once in a while in a dressing if it is really well balanced. No vinegar/tahini is just something Brian = Mr.MPG doesn't like ;)
Gail/Rachel - Thanks!
Peter M - Yes, the tumeric that is so good for you...doesn't it make the hummus look more beautiful!
Tree - Me too! It is really good for you and you only have to eat a little to benefit from it.
MCKC - Thanks! I'll come cook for you, want to fly me there ;)
I can't to cook with you guys when we meet next :)
Kumudha - Nice! I ate some with a paratha, too ;)
Holler - Thanks...Enjoy!
Kajal - Ha! I think it is just the taste of tahini not being acquired...nothing to do with sourness on that one. I pick my battles - if there are any health benefits then we should attempt to eat it somewhat else I will be happy to find a substitute ;)
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