Chargrilled Red Pepper Hummus

Instructions

• 1

  Preheat a grill or grill pan on high heat.

• 2

  Rub the pepper skin with ½ tablespoon of the oil. Place skin side down on the grill and cook for 10 minutes until the skin is charred.

• 3

  Transfer to a resealable plastic bag. Seal and set aside for 10 minutes to steam and cool slightly. Peel and discard the skin and seeds.

• 4

  Coarsely chop the flesh and place in the blender with the remaining oil, chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, water, tahini and ground cumin. Secure the lid.

• 5

  PUREE for 35-40 seconds until smooth, season with salt and pepper. If the dip is too thick add a little warm water, yoghurt or buttermilk.

• 6

  Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with cumin seeds and serve with pita bread.