Hummus with pita bread is a classic middle eastern snack. Mediterranean speciality that is spread on warm pita bread or used as a dip which is protein-packed spread that is as delicious as it is healthy!

Hummus with pita bread is a classic middle eastern snack. Hummus is a Levantine dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas or other beans, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. Hummus dip is most commonly eaten with Pita bread but could also be eaten with Naan or Sandwiches/Burgers. Its easy to prepare it and there are many different ways in which you can eat it.

How to Prepare

Ingredients

For Hummus

1. 2 cups chickpeas(kabuli chana)
   

2. 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
   

3. 3-4 tbsp olive oil
   

4. 3 tbsp tahini (sesame seeds)
   

5. 1 tbsp lemon juice
   

6. 1 tsp cumin powder (jeera)
   

7. ½ tsp pepper
   

8. ½ tsp red chilli powder
   

9. Salt to taste
   

10. Fresh parsley and coriander leaves
    

11. Olives
    

For Pita bread

1. 1 cup refined flour (maida)
   

2. 3 tablespoon yogurt (curd)
   

3. 1 teaspoon sugar
   

4. ¼ teaspoon salt
   

5. ¼ teaspoon baking powder
   

6. 1/8th teaspoon baking soda
   

7. 2 tablespoon olive oil