Hummus and Falafel~

Ingredients:

For the hummus

• 2 cups soaked and boiled chickpeas

• 1 cup sesame seeds

• 1 cup olive oil

• Freshly squeezed lemon juice - 2 tsp

• Garlic- 4 cloves

• Salt to taste

For the falafel

• 1 cup soaked chickpeas

• 1 medium sized onion-finely chopped

• Coriander-1/4th cup

• Garlic-3-4 cloves

• Cumin seeds-3-4 tbsp

• Baking soda-1/2 tsp

• Salt to taste

• Oil as required

To garnish:

• Sliced tomatoes

• Sliced cucumbers

• Chopped coriander

• Extra virgin olive oil (click here to buy)

Preparation

For the hummus:

• Blend together boiled and soaked chickpeas, sesame seeds,olive oil,lemon juice, garlic and salt.

• Keep adding oil till you get the right consistency and blend.

For the falafel:

• Add chickpeas, onion, coriander, garlic, cumin seeds, baking soda, salt and grind it together.

• Shape the prepared mixture into patties and fry them in oil on medium flame till brown and crisp.

'The most important step'

Extra virgin olive oil is the most important ingredient to make hummus! so pull out your bottle of fine extra virgin olive oil and drizzle it generously on top of the hummus rather than incorporating it in the mix, where it will just weigh things down. I use Borges extra virgin olive oil that tastes amazing with salads, grilled foods and steamed veggies. It is one of the best oils for cooking as it reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Click here to buy

ENJOY :)