Hummus With Dukka

luvcook'n's Note:

Dukka is an Egyptian spice mix made from a blend of nuts and seeds. It can be scattered over salads, used to top fish, or served as a nibble with a small dish of extra virgin olive oil and hot bread. This is from The Natural Menopause Cookbook.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1 ¾ cups canned chick-peas , drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves , crushed
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons hot water
• whole wheat pita bread , toasted, to serve

DUKKA

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• ½ tablespoon ground coriander
• ¼ cup hazelnuts , finely chopped
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Place the chickpeas, tahini, oil, garlic, lemon juice, and measured water in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Alternatively, mash the ingredients together with a fork.
2. DUKKA:.
3. Toast the sesame and cumin seeds and coriander in a dry skillet over a low heat for 3 minutes, moving them around until they start to smell fragrant. Tip them out onto a plate.
4. Add the hazelnuts to the skillet and saute for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly golden.
5. Stir the nuts and salt into the seed mixture. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
6. Spread the pate on whole-wheat pita and sprinkle with a little of the dukka.