Fattet Hummus (Chickpea Fatteh)
Fattet Hummus is a popular Levantine dish, enjoyed across Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine. It's a layered creation of crispy pita bread, tender chickpeas, creamy tahini-yogurt sauce, and often topped with toasted nuts and herbs. This dish is a delightful combination of textures and flavors, perfect for breakfast or a light meal.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cups Chickpeas(cooked (canned or dried and boiled))
- 3 pieces Pita bread(cut into small pieces)
- 4 cups Plain yogurt(Greek yogurt can be used for extra thickness)
- 3 tbsp Tahini(adjust to taste)
- 3 cloves Garlic(crushed or minced)
- 2 tsp Ground cumin
- to taste Salt
- 2 tbsp Olive oil(for toasting bread)
- 2 tbsp Pine nuts or slivered almonds(toasted, for garnish)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped, for garnish (optional))
- 0.5 cup Chickpea cooking water(warm)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Toast the Pita Bread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Cut the pita bread into small, bite-sized pieces. Toss them with olive oil and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-8 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 8 minutes - 2
Prepare the Yogurt Sauce: In a bowl, combine the plain yogurt, tahini, crushed garlic, ground cumin, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of warm water or chickpea cooking water to reach a pourable consistency.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 3
Assemble the Fatteh: Arrange the toasted pita bread pieces in a serving dish. Pour the warm chickpea cooking water over the pita to soften it slightly. Layer the cooked chickpeas evenly over the pita bread.
⏱️ 3 minutes - 4
Add the Yogurt Sauce: Pour the prepared yogurt-tahini sauce over the chickpeas, spreading it evenly to cover the entire dish.
⏱️ 2 minutes - 5
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts or almonds and chopped fresh parsley (if using) over the top. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between the crispy pita and the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 2 minutes
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For extra crunch, reserve some toasted pita pieces to sprinkle on top just before serving.
- ✓Using warm chickpea water helps to soften the bread and meld the flavors.
- ✓Adjust the amount of tahini and garlic to your preference.
- ✓If using canned chickpeas, rinse them well before using.
🔄 Variations
- Some versions include a layer of hummus spread over the chickpeas before adding the yogurt sauce.
- For a meat version, sautéed minced lamb or beef can be added as a topping.
- A drizzle of hot ghee or olive oil can be added just before serving for extra richness.