Hummus and falafel

Hummus

• Channa dal/chik peas      1cup
• White sesame seeds       1teaspoon
• Chilli powder                      1/4teaspoon
• Pepper powder                 1/4teaspoon
• Cumin powder                   1/4teaspoon
• Salt                                    1/2teaspoon
• Lemon juice                      1teaspoon
• Corriander powder           a pinch
• Garlic                                   3cloves
• Olive oil                                4tbsp

Soak dal in water for 6_7 hrs.Pressure cook the chana dal and once it gets cooled transfer them to a grinder.
Roast the sesame seeds and transfer to the grinder along with the rest of the ingredients and grind to a smooth paste.
Transfer this to a bowl and serve with falafel and pita breads.

Falafel



• Channa dal                           1cup
• Onions                                 1no
• Garlic                                   2cloves
• Chilli powder                      1/2teaspoon
• Pepper powder                  1/2teaspoon
• Corriander leaves                2tbsp
• Maida                                2tbsp
• Corriander powder            1/4teaspoon
• Cumin powder                    1/4teaspoon
• Salt                                     As required

Soak dal in water and pressure cook them. Once this is cooled transfer to a bowl with other ingredients and mash well either with a smasher or with your hands.
Now make small balls and make patties with these and deep fry them
Serve these with hummus or stuff in pitA breads with some veggies and hummus