Iftar recipe: Pind Da Hummus

Enjoy falafel popsicle made with a secret recipe hummus served with homemade pita puffs

Last updated: May 22, 2019 | 15:59

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Hitchki evolved many years back and is famous for fusing Indian cuisine with with other types of cuisine, bringing a sense of nostalgia to authentic, lip smacking Indian food. Since launching in Dubai, Hitchki has been adapting provencal flavours of the Mille East to its dishes, with the Pind Da Hummus being one of those exciting creations. The Pind Da Hummus is a falafel popsicle in a secret recipe based hummus served with homemade pita puffs. It is mouthwatering, fun and undoubtedly tasty.

HOW TO MAKE IT

Ingredients for hummus

Boiled vhickpeas - 600gm

Tahini - 150gm

Ice - 150gm

Olive oil - 100gm

Salt - 17gm

Garlic - 15gm

Ingredients for falafel -

Soaked chickpeas - 200gm

Parsley - 30gm

Onion - 20gm

Sesame - 4gm

Salt - 5gm

Pepper - 14gm

Green chilly - 10gm

Cumin powder - 6gm

Ingredients for assembly -

Hummus - 200gm

Oil - For frying

Zaatar - 8gm

Sumac - 3gm

Pine nuts - 25gm

Extra-virgin olive oil - 20gm

Method:

For hummus:

Mix all the ingredients in a blender and blend till you get a smooth paste.

For the falafel:

Mix all the ingredients in a blender and mix till a coarse texture is formed.

For the assembly:

In a bowl place the hummus and sprinkle the zaatar, sumac and pine nuts. Drizzle the olive oil on top.

Shape the falafel mixture in the shape of a popsicle and deep fry in a pot of oil for six minutes.

Place the falafel in the bowl of hummus and serve the dish with pita bread.

— Ajay Thakur is the head chef at Dubai restaurant Hitchki.

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