Ann's Homemade Hummus and other garbanzo bean recipes

I love the spice mixture called garam masala.

Garbanzo beans, potatoes and garam masala

1 can garbanzo beans
1 onion
chopped garlic
3 peeled white potatoes, cubed
1/4 cup olive oil
1 Tbsp. garam masala
water or vegetable stock
1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro chopped
1/4 cup coconut milk or cream (optional)

Heat oil in skillet, add onions and stir fry until slightly brown.  Add garlic.
Add the potatoes and garam masala seasoning, and stir for 3 minutes until potatoes are coated with the spice.
Add the garbanzo beans, water or vegetable stock to just cover the vegetables.
Add coconut milk or cream if using.
Cover and simmer over low heat until the potatoes are cooked.
Season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with cilantro and serve.






Ann's Hummus (mixed with a recipe from Simple Recipes called Easy Homemade Hummus)
Rose Ann helped me make fresh hummus for the first time after I returned from teaching in Beirut, Lebanon.  I missed the food so much in Lebanon.  Store bought hummus isn't the same as freshly made. 

2 cans drained garbanzo beans
4 to 8 oz. of tofu (optional)
4 cloves garlic chopped
1/2 cup tahini (roasted, not raw)
1/4 cup olive oil
dash cayenne  (optional)
1-2 tsp cumin   (optional)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp. salt
olive oil to drizzle over the top

In a food processor pulse or mix until smooth. Garnish with toasted pine nuts, paprika or chopped parsley.