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Online Culinary School · 5 min video

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Ingredients
Method
Techniques
  • cooked chickpeas
  • plain yogurt
Drain good plain organic yogurt in a sieve for about two hours, until it is as thick as sour cream.
  • salt
Put the yogurt in a food processor. Add the chickpeas (canned ones washed well) and the salt.
Loading the food processor
  • garlic
  • lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • cayenne pepper
Remove the germ from the garlic. Add the garlic, lemon juice, a level teaspoon of cumin and a good pinch of cayenne. Process to a thin paste.
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • olive oil
Add a good teaspoon of sesame oil and a little olive oil. Process again, stopping to push down the sides so no thick parts remain.
Process again and taste.
  • paprika powder
Smooth the top with a knife and sprinkle with paprika. Serve with vegetables or pieces of pita bread.
Serving with paprika