18 Reviews of Hummus Bi Tahina (Turkish Hummus)

From: bluemoon downunder

On Aug 12, 2005

Just loved this Hummus bi Tahina and if you love hummus, I strongly encourage you to try this recipe. Carla’s instructions were clear (really important if you haven’t made hummus before); the recipe was quick and easy to make; and the texture and flavour of the hummus just SO delicious. Over the years, I have made many hummus recipes – and then lost them! – but since finding Zaar I have a means of no longer losing them! So I’ll certainly be making this hummus again. Every hummus is just that little bit different. For me, this recipe had just the right balance of flavours. I garnished my hummus with paprika rather than ground red chilli pepper (personal preference) but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. Truly delicious!

From: Flowerfairy

On Feb 9, 2008

I usually eat hummus as a sandwich spread with lettuce, gerkins, tomato and onion. In this recipe the tahini taste is a bit strong when warm, but it disappears when chilling it. I love it.

From: Missy Wombat

On Jan 29, 2006

I made this recipe with white beans rather than chickpeas and it was great. Excellent recipe.

From: Jackiean

On Jul 22, 2007

Oh my gosh Carla this stuff is terrific! I love hummus and this is one of the best I've had. It is going in my "Faves and Raves" cookbook right away. Thank you.

From: dividend

On Nov 15, 2005

I made this pretty much exactly as written, except that I added a roasted red pepper, because that's what I was in the mood for. (And the fact that I sort of guestimated on the chickpeas - I used 1 cup of dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and then pressure cooked for 10 minutes.) This is very good, expecially the consistency. My old hummus recipe used dried dill, chives, and white pepper, so I think next time I may tray adding those for a perkier flavor. The red pepper was a nice addition, but it also tasted very good without it. While this is a little milder and smoother than my old recipe, I much prefer it. I'm adopting it as my standard hummus recipe.

From: tigrrboxer

On Sep 13, 2005

Absolutely perfect recipe! Spot-on accurate... 2 variations - some people simply loathe tahini - so you can just add a spoonful for the "right" aroma or simply leave it out altogether. Also, surprisingly, it works almost exactly as well if you substitute the chickpeas with canned white beans.

From: C.C

On Jun 27, 2009

Love this recipe, I have made it twice so far. I did add some roasted red peppers to the last batch and it was amazing. Thanks for posting

From: lovinmykids

On Aug 24, 2008

I made this today. I also used the pressurer cooker, soaked the chick peas for an hour, then cooked it in the pressurer cooker for 20 minutes. I did add more garlic then specified as we LOVE garlic. This is an awesome recipe thank you my toddlers love you for it too!

From: QG

On Apr 8, 2008

I cut down on the tahina and the lemon, based on other reviews. The result was very good!

From: Seznam

On Mar 31, 2007

Really yummy!