Turkish Hummus with Yogurt

1. 1

   Drain the soaked chickpeas and place in a pot with 1 quart of water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 1 hour.

3. 3

   Add salt to taste and continue to simmer for another hour, or until chickpeas are thoroughly tender.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat.

5. 5

   Drain but retain about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

6. 6

   You should have 2 cups cooked chickpeas.

7. 7

   Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop in the garlic.

8. 8

   When the garlic is chopped and adhering to the sides of the bowl, stop the food processor and scrape down the sides of the bowl.

9. 9

   Add the chickpeas, salt and cumin, and turn on the machine for about 30 seconds.

10. 10

    Stop the machine, scrape down the sides, and start the machine again.

11. 11

    With the machine running, add the lemon juice, olive oil and yogurt, and blend until smooth.

12. 12

    Taste and adjust salt.

13. 13

    Thin out as desired with cooking broth from the chickpeas, or with more yogurt.

14. 14

    Transfer to a wide bowl, and garnish if desired.

15. 15

    Serve with warm pita bread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.