Iftar recipe for Hummus Gardenia

1. In an electronic mixer combine all the hummus ingredients together with a piece of ice cube and blend to a smooth consistency. Keep in the chiller until use

2. Cut the green, yellow zucchini, and eggplant into slices and place them in a mixing bowl.

3. Marinate the vegetable with basil pesto and set it in the fridge.

4. Cut the onions, red and green bell peppers into cubes and place on skewers.

5. Marinate the vegetable skewers with basil paste as well and set aside.

6. Grill all of them for a few minutes until done.

To assemble

1. Using a shallow salad plate, place the hummus in a half-moon shape.

2. Place the grilled vegetables on the opposite side of the plate.

3. Sprinkle over the vegetables some pine seeds and Sakura Mix.

4. Sprinkle some zaatar over the hummus and the pomegranate seeds and olive oil.

5. Serve with slices of sourdough bread.

Recipe courtesy: Caya Restaurant, Dubai

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