how do you make houmous ?

Answer 1

Extra Easy Hummus

Tahini-free hummus that only takes minutes, and is a favorite with my kids.

INGREDIENTS:
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

DIRECTIONS:
In a blender or food processor combine garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt and olive oil. Blend on low speed, gradually adding reserved bean liquid, until desired consistency is achieved.


39 Spice Hummus

Since hummus is so easy and quick to make, I haven't purchased pre-made hummus in years. But I was at the grocery store, needing something quick to throw in the fridge at work, and the Tribe of Two Sheiks happened to be on sale. On a whim, I picked up the rather tasty "40-Spice" version.

Although I doubt the inclusion of 40 different spices, I liked the name. I'm sure I didn't hit all the spices with my version, but I think you'll find it pretty darn tasty. The finished recipe can be seen at http://www.28cooks.com

39 Spice Hummus

1 (30 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 c minced onion
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp garam masala*
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 c olive oil

Process chickpeas in processor or with potato masher until well mashed. Stir in remaining ingredients. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour or so for flavors to meld. Serve with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables. (If you can't locate garam masala in your grocery store spice section, google for plenty of recipes to make your own.)

Answer 2

Houmous Dip

This houmous dip is simplicity itself to make. Serve it with warm pitta bread or ciabatta, crudités or barbecued meats and vegetables.
INGREDIENTS:

400g can chick peas
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
lemon juice
olive oil and paprika to serve
salt and freshly ground black pepper


PREPARATION:

1. Drain the liquid from the chick-peas into a small pan and add the garlic. Cook over medium heat for 7-8 minutes, uncovered, until the garlic is softened. Leave to cool then add to the chick-peas and whizz in a food processor until smooth.

2. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve in a bowl with a little olive oil poured over and sprinkle with paprika.

PREP/COOK
INFORMATION:

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4

Answer 3

Soak chick peas for about 12 hours bring to the boil in enough water to cover, and boil vigorously for 10 minutes, reduce heat, and simmer until soft enough to squash.
Allow to cool
(or open a can of chick peas)
Drain, mash to a paste, or put into a food processor, with some Tahini (sesame seed paste) some chopped garlic and salt to taste.
Whizz or beat together, adding sufficient extra virgin olive oil to produce the consistency you like.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley, coriander (cliantro) or chilli powder to taste.
Serve with flat breads, or tortilla chips, or sliced vegetables (if you are on a low carbohydrate diet) as scoops.
If you cover the surface with more oil it will keep for several days in the fridge.
Enjoy - it is very good for you.
Think I left out the lemon juice - but adding it is entirely up to you

Answer 4

Hummus
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For the biological matter in soil, see Humus; for the band, see Humus (band).

Classic hummus simplex, Yemeni dishHummus (Arabic: حُمُّص‎; Greek: Χούμους; Hebrew: חומוס; Armenian translit: hamos; also spelled houmous, hommus, hummous or humus) is a dip made of chickpea paste and tahini (sesame seed paste), with flavorings such as olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and paprika.

In Arabic, "hummus" means simply chickpea. The dish described in this article is more properly called hummus bi tahina ("chickpea and sesame") or musabbaha.

Hummus is popular in various local forms throughout the Arab world, but its origin is lost in antiquity, although it presumably started in the Middle East.[1] It is traditionally scooped up with flatbread, but is increasingly popular as a dip for tortilla chips in non-Middle Eastern countries. It is a popular breakfast food, especially when combined with another dip named ful (pronounced /fuːl/), which is based on crushed fava beans. It is also used as an appetizer dish to accompany main courses, and as part of a meze.

Hummus is relatively cheap to make with either dried or canned chickpeas. Dried chickpeas are usually soaked in water overnight then simmered for an hour or more. It is also possible to cook chickpeas in a pressure cooker without the pre-soaking. The cooked or canned chickpeas are ground, using a food processor or hand blender, with olive oil, lemon juice, and tahini. A bit of the water in which the chickpeas were boiled may be added to reach the desired consistency. Garlic, salt, parsley, onions, cumin, and/or chili powder may be added. For a softer texture, the skins can be removed from the chickpeas by using a strainer. Tahini is occasionally included in hummus or substituted for peanut butter by Americans, but the taste of that mixture is quite different from traditional Middle-Eastern hummus.

It is a nutritious food, containing a large amount of protein, dietary fiber, monounsaturated fat, and iron, and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. It is often garnished with mushrooms, parsley, paprika, pine nuts, tomatoes, cucumber, thinly-sliced onions, or more chickpeas, and then drizzled with olive oil before serving. Hummus is usually eaten in pita by schoolchildren for lunch in Israel.

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^ Origins: http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mhummus.html
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External links
Wikibooks Cookbook has more about this subject:
HummusHummus recipe
Hummus Recipe. Brad Harvey, Whats4Eats.com. Retrieved on Feb 12, 2006.
Hummus recipe and Video Tutorial
Hummus recipes Allrecipes has a dozen hummus recipes.
[1] Epicurious has a dozen tasty gourmet hummus recipe.

Answer 5

you need to go get the box of houmous at the store.

Answer 6

You need a wand blender..... one tin of chickpeas drained, one small clove of garlic - you can always add more, but it really can overpower it sometimes, olive oil - about 4 tablespoons, juice of half a lemon or more to taste, loads of salt and pepper. Whizz it up! If it's too thick, add a bit of water. I think Tahini is too bitter, but if you like it - feel free to add some!! It's your humous!

Answer 7

Take cooked chick peas, peeled garlic, tahini, a little chilli, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Liquidise. Serve.

Answer 8

You need tahini, chick peas, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and a little chili - experiment with quantities to get it the way you want!

Answer 9

chickpeas and lemon juice

Answer 10

http://www.sfu.ca/cookbook/humus.htm