Hummus and Tahini Sauce

Hummus

 Tahini Sauce:

• 2 TBSP sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp Olive oil [Add more as needed to have paste like consistency]
• 1/4 tsp salt

Preparation

• Roast sesame seeds in a pan for 5 to10 minutes . Toss the seeds frequently without browning them.Browning will make the sauce bitter. Let it cool for 30 mins.
• Pour sesame seeds into food processor and add oil and salt. Blend for 2 minutes to get thick and pourable paste.Add more oil if needed.

  HUMMUS:

• 2 cups chickpeas [chole chana],  soaked overnight and boiled
  
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 TBSP lemon juice
• 1/2 Cup yogurt/curd
• 1 TBSP Tahini Sauce 
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds powder
• water as needed

Preparation

Place all ingredients in a mixer-grinder/blender and add little water to make a smooth paste.Chill before serving.