EMMA BASIC Spiced Hummus

Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes until nutty and aromatic. Place in a blender, saving 2 tablespoons in the pan to make the spiced seasoning.

To the toasted sesame seeds in the pan, add the fennel, cumin, dried chilli flakes and flaked sea salt. Dry toast in the pan for less than a minute, transfer to a heatproof bowl and set aside to cool.

With the remaining toasted sesame seeds, blend in a food processor until fine and crumbly. Keep blending until you have a crumbly thick consistency. Add 1 tablespoon of water to blend, and add another tablespoon of water, for a creamier Tahini add in 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and blend together. This will make 3 tablespoons of Tahini. Leave 1 tablespoon in the blender, spoon out the rest and keep in an air tight jar in the fridge for 1 week.

 To the Tahini in the blender, add the chickpeas, water and blend. Season with grated garlic, sea salt, cracked black pepper and lemon juice. Blend well to make a smooth Houmous. (You can add extra virgin olive oil but for a low oil content, water works well).

To serve place the Houmous in a bowl. Using a teaspoon make swirls. Dress with Extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle over the spice seasoning salt.