Middle Eastern · serves 2

Hummus + Warm Pita

Blender food. Fifteen minutes, no stove, and it feels like a treat.

15 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained
  • 1/3 cup curd or tahini
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 lemon
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Paprika
  • Pita or any bread

Method

  1. Blend chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, curd or tahini, cumin and salt.
  2. Add ice-cold water a spoon at a time while blending. This is what makes it fluffy instead of pasty.
  3. Blend a full 2 minutes — longer than feels necessary.
  4. Spread in a bowl, make a well with a spoon, pour olive oil in it, dust with paprika.
  5. Warm the bread on a dry tawa till it puffs.

Questions people ask about Hummus + Warm Pita

How long does Hummus + Warm Pita take?

About 15 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. That is start-to-finish, so it works on a weeknight when you have not planned anything.

What is the one thing to get right in Hummus + Warm Pita?

Add ice-cold water a spoon at a time while blending. This is what makes it fluffy instead of pasty.

What can I use instead of chickpeas in Hummus + Warm Pita?

Use canned is fine and saves an hour; rinse them well, the canning liquid tastes metallic.

Can I make Hummus + Warm Pita ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Hummus + Warm Pita vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

What do you serve with Hummus + Warm Pita?

Warm the bread on a dry tawa till it puffs. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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