Arabic food,Hummus and Tahini Sauce - Dubai Kitchen

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits with a neutral flavor.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder provides flavor without the expense of fresh garlic.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds a zesty flavor, while vinegar is often more cost-effective.

Toast sesame seeds lightly in a pan until they turn light brown and fragrant.

Blend toasted sesame seeds with 60 ml of olive oil and a pinch of salt until smooth to make tahini sauce.

In a blender, add 1 cup of boiled chickpeas, 1 tablespoon of cumin powder, 4 cloves of garlic, 1/4 cup of tahini sauce, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and salt.

Add a little water to achieve desired consistency and blend until smooth.

Taste and adjust salt if necessary, then serve garnished with parsley and paprika.

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