Ingredients
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1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
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1/4 cup ground almonds
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1 clove garlic, crushed
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2/3 cup regular plain yogurt (approx 6 oz)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 teaspoons chopped of fresh mint
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1/2 lemon, juice of, to taste
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salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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olive oil, to garnish
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cayenne pepper, to garnish
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pita bread, cut into wedges
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2 teaspoons cumin seeds
Instructions
- Toast cumin seeds in small skillet until aromatic.
- Reserve a few cumin seeds for garnish.
- Place remaining cumin seeds in food processor (or blender) along with chickpeas, ground almonds, garlic, yogurt, olive oil, mint, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Process to form slightly grainy paste, or to desired consistency.
- Transfer to serving dish and let stand 30 minutes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cayenne pepper and remaining cumin seeds.
- Serve with pita bread wedges.