Make Your Own Hummus - Basic Recipe

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, preferably organic
• 12 cup onion, chopped
• 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 12 teaspoon curry powder (I used Penzey's Balti curry powder)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 18 teaspoon cayenne or 18 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to taste)
• 14-12 cup fresh parsley or 14-12 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1. Saute the onions in the oil for about 5 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and spices and saute another 2 minutes or until fragrant.
3. Be sure to keep stirring to avoid sticking or the garlic getting too dark.
4. Drain the chickpeas, reserving their liquid.
5. Add them to a blender or food processor with just enough liquid to blend.
6. If using a blender, like I have, be patient, and keep scraping down the sides.
7. Once chickpeas are somewhat smooth, add the sauteed onion, garlic and spice mixture from the stove and blend until combined.
8. Scrape into a bowl and add lime/lemon juice if using, and fold in fresh parsley or cilantro.
9. Serve with grilled pita or as a dip for fresh veggies.

vegetable oil, chickpeas, onion, coriander, curry, cumin, cayenne, lemon juice, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/make-your-own-hummus-basic-recipe-272535 (may not work)