Hummus recipe

Long-time UAE resident Gatha Saxena shares a quick recipe to make tasty hummus at home

• A can of boiled chickpeas (230g)
• 2 tbs tahini
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 4 tbs olive oil
• Lemon juice, to taste
• Salt, to taste

For garnishing

• A few grains of chickpeas
• Paprika
• Olive oil
• Mint leaves

Retain about two tablespoons of brine from the can of chickpeas. Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend for about a minute. Empty into a bowl and garnish with a pinch of paprika, olive oil, mint leaves and chickpeas.