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Black gram hummus

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.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 114

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Strain and save the stock for the hummus. Save a few cooked grams to garnish later.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour in the olive oil and mix. Top with olive oil, black olives, and a few black grams.