Share your Hummus recipes

[oldwheels]

I have no chickpeas in stock so just used red lentils and an onion with a splash of rapeseed oil and then added ground garlic and oregano with a splash of Worcester sauce. Some salt was needed and a touch of curry powder.
The only time I am exact with quantity and timing is when baking. Otherwise I just make it up as I go along.
The end result is rather nice and will improve when cold.
I could use marrowfat peas but they need soaking overnight.
I doubt very much if our local coop would have exotica like chickpeas.

 

[Reynard]

I have no chickpeas in stock so just used red lentils and an onion with a splash of rapeseed oil and then added ground garlic and oregano with a splash of Worcester sauce. Some salt was needed and a touch of curry powder.
The only time I am exact with quantity and timing is when baking. Otherwise I just make it up as I go along.
The end result is rather nice and will improve when cold.
I could use marrowfat peas but they need soaking overnight.
I doubt very much if our local coop would have exotica like chickpeas.

Sounds a lot like Dhal...

 

[oldwheels]

Sounds a lot like Dhal...

Had not though of that name but it does seem a bit like that.

 

[newts]

The great people of cc are an inspiration, I've now broken my chickpea duck & made the hummus & falafel mentioned earlier. Served with homemade flat breads & glass of grape juice. Thanks to you all🍷

 

[Ridgeway]

That looks just spot on especially that bread

 

[Reynard]

I made a batch this morning

No flatbreads though, I have a crusty loaf that'll do nicely.

 

[Dave7]

In your esteemed opinions is it possible to get store bought hummus etc as many of you make...
Reason being, due to health we have very poor appetites and a good part would likely end up in the bin.
I occasionally buy the Aldi stuff which is OKish.

 

[newts]

That looks just spot on especially that bread

The bread is 1 part greek style yoghurt & 2 parts S/R Flour. Let the dough rise for an hour, roll to desired thickness & cook for about 1 minute on each side in a flat pan.

 

[Reynard]

A bit like a naan then - but without the garlic and kalonji seed.

 

[bitsandbobs]

I like this guy's way of making hummus with tahini - pretty simple!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSJGtzi3t7M


There's a longer video here where he makes a number of chickpea dishes: hummus with tahini, balila (chickpeas without tahini) and msabbaha (like hummus with tahini, but the chickpeas stay whole)...

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nAeAi7uLTU

 

[Dave7]

Same question the other way around.
Can anyone recommend a good store bought hummus ?

 

[PK99]

When I can be arsed I make this one, otherwise Sabra

https://www.seriouseats.com/basic-hummus-from-jerusalem-ottolenghi

 

[Reynard]

The Sabra one is needlessly expensive and not actually that nice.

The basic Tesco one is decent enough - and you can get it in single serve pots, while the Lidl one won a blind taste test on "Eat Well For Less", beating the Sabra one. if memory serves, the Sabra one came second from last out of the five tested. When something wins a blind taste test on that show, it's always worth trying it.

To be honest, it's probably better to make your own.

 

[newts]

Same question the other way around.
Can anyone recommend a good store bought hummus ?

The Aldi basic hummus is OK @ 69p. Apparently you can freeze homemade or keep in the fridge for a few days.

 

[annedonnelly]

The Aldi basic hummus is OK @ 69p. Apparently you can freeze homemade or keep in the fridge for a few days.

I freeze mine. I've frozen shop bought in the past too.