Homemade Dips

Dips are so easy and versatile to make that you'll wonder why you ever bought the tiny overpriced supermarket tubs. 

Hummus

1 tin chick peas, drained

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 lemon, juiced plus zest

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tbs tahini

1 tsp paprika

1 Tbs olive oil 

salt & pepper

Toast the cumin seeds in a fry pan for a minute til they are fragrant, then wizz them in a little coffee grinder to a fine powder. Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend. You can add a couple of oven roasted tomatoes or chargrilled capsicums too for variety. Garnish with parsley and serve with carrot sticks and lavosh crackers. 

Babaghanoush & Feta Dip

1 large eggplant

1 clove garlic, crushed

1/2 tub herb marinated feta with 1-2 Tbs oil

mint, chopped

1 lemon, juiced

Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend. I find adding the feta gives the dip a better texture and is a nice way to use the flavoured oil.