Ariel Rosenthal, Orly Peli-Bronshtein, Dan Alexander

Makhluta

Hummus with Ful Medames, Chickpeas, and Olive Oil

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
On the Hummus Route
On the Hummus Route

By Ariel Rosenthal, Orly Peli-Bronshtein and Dan Alexander

Published 2019

  • About

Makhluta is the Arabic word for the plaster mixed with grainy sand that is used in construction. It is also the name for the hearty meal that builders partake in early in the morning, to sustain them throughout the day.

Ingredients

  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Method

  1. Using a mortar and pestle, mash garlic, lemon juice, and salt to a paste.
  2. Transfer to a bowl and add 2 cups (500 grams) each of the chickpeas and fava beans. Add the olive