Flavorful Egyptian Chickpeas Drink/ Hummus Al Sham/ Halabessa

Hummus Al Sham is one of the most popular Egyptian winter drinks. It is warm, filling & rich in flavor.

I prepared it by boiling Chickpeas in a soup that it is made of tomatoes, onions and garlic. Finally, It is served along with spices so you can tailor it to your taste.

Enjoy it in this cold weather!

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Flavorful Egyptian Chickpeas Drink/ Hummus Al Sham/ Halabessa

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Active Time1 hour hr

Soak Time12 hours hrs

Total Time13 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course: Drinks, Snack

Cuisine: Egyptian

Yield: 12 people

Calories: 37kcal

Author: Maria

Equipment

• Stovetop

Materials

• 500 g Chickpeas
• 2 Tomatoes
• 1 Onion
• 6 Garlic cloves
• Himalayan Salt
• Cumin
• Chilli flakes
• Lemon

Instructions

• Soak the chickpeas in water overnight (minimum 6 hours), changing the water once or twice.
  
• Rinse and drain the chickpeas and add into a large pot. Cover with water and bring to boil over medium heat. Simmer the chickpeas for 30 minutes, skimming the foam in between.
  
• Meanwhile add tomatoes, onions, and garlic cloves into a blender.
  
• Blend until smooth.
  
• Add the mixture into the chickpeas pot. Keep the chickpeas simmering until done. Add salt, and cumin.
  
• Serve hot along with lemon, cumin and chili flakes. Season up to taste.