Fatteh Hummus with Yogurt and Tahini
Warm Fatteh Hummus with distinct layers: crunchy toasted bread, soft chickpeas with a hint of cumin, and yogurt with tahini and garlic that becomes smooth without being heavy. I love it as a quick family meal when we want something filling and comforting from ingredients we have at home.
Author
levant_noura
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Mix the bread squares with 1 tbsp of olive oil and a pinch of salt, then spread them on a baking tray and bake for 7 to 9 minutes until golden and crispy.
💡 Tip: If you don't want to turn on the oven, toast the bread in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring continuously.
About 9 min
Place the chickpeas in a small pot with 0.5 cup of cooking water, cumin, and half a teaspoon of salt. Heat for 6 minutes until warm and infused with flavor, then mash a couple of them slightly to add a light thickness.
💡 Tip: The desired consistency is not fully mashed chickpeas; we want soft pieces with a bit of broth.
About 7 min
In a bowl, whisk the yogurt with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and the remaining salt. Add warm water tablespoon by tablespoon until the consistency is creamy and flows slowly from the spoon.
💡 Tip: If the garlic flavor is strong, let the sauce sit for 5 minutes before serving to mellow the taste.
About 5 min
Toast the almonds or pine nuts in 2 tbsp of olive oil over low heat until they turn a light golden color. Remove them immediately as the nuts will continue to brown from the heat of the oil.
💡 Tip: Chopped walnuts can be used if pine nuts are unavailable; the important thing is to have a crunchy and warm touch.
About 4 min
To serve, place the crispy bread in a deep dish, then add the warm chickpeas with a little of their broth, followed by the yogurt sauce. Garnish with nuts and their oil, parsley, and sumac, and serve immediately.
💡 Tip: Combine the layers just minutes before eating to keep the bread crispy under the yogurt.
About 5 min
