Black gram hummus
It turned out even better than the OG hummus as black gram holds a lot more flavour. It also tastes perfect with some toasted sourdough.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Black gram
- 3 cloves garlic small
- 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- ΒΌ cup Tahini
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil + more to garnish
- 4 nos ice cubes
- Black olives to garnish
Instructions
- Soak the black gram in hot water for 2 hours. Drain the water and transfer to a pressure cooker, add salt and 3 cups of water, and cook for 10 minutes. Let rest till all the steam is released.
- Strain and save the stock for the hummus. Save a few cooked grams to garnish later.
- Add the cooked gram, tahini, salt, garlic cloves, and cumin powder to a mixer jar. Slowly pour in 2 tbsp stock and pulse. Add the ice and pulse until you have reached the desired smoothness.
- Pour in the olive oil and mix. Top with olive oil, black olives, and a few black grams.