Garlic Hummus and Garam Masala

The two hummus dips are pictured here:  Garlic hummus at the top and Garam Masala Hummus is on the left.

Garlic Hummus

Ingredients:
·         2 cups garbanzo beans or chickpeas (presoaked overnight and cooked until soft)
·         1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
·         2 cloves of garlic, chopped
·         ½ cup fresh lemon juice
·         2 Tbs. tahini (sesame paste)
·         1 tsp. sea salt

Method:
Put all ingredients in a food processor, blend until smooth and creamy.
 
Variation: Garam Masala Hummus

Follow recipe as above and add the following ingredients to get a distinct Indian flavour.

Ingredients:
·         1 Tbs. garam masala
·         1 tsp. turmeric
·         1 tsp. black pepper (or 10 turns on a pepper mill)
·         1 tsp. raw honey (this helps balance the flavours)

Method:
As above, put all ingredients in a food processor, bend until smooth and creamy.