Fattet Hummus Ammaniya (Warm Layered Chickpea, Toasted Pita, Garlic Yogurt & Pine Nut Bowl) – Authentic Jordan Recipe
Old Downtown Amman classic layering crunchy pita, warm chickpeas, and creamy tahini-yogurt under sizzling pine nuts.
- Country of Origin
- 🇯🇴 Jordan (Middle East, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Warm tender chickpeas in broth, Crispy toasted pita triangles, Garlicky tahini-yogurt sauce and sizzled pine nuts, Crushed garlic, Cumin
Ingredients for Fattet Hummus Ammaniya (Warm Layered Chickpea, Toasted Pita, Garlic Yogurt & Pine Nut Bowl) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) warm tender chickpeas in broth, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crispy toasted pita triangles, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup garlicky tahini-yogurt sauce and sizzled pine nuts
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with crushed garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Jordan seasoning (cumin, sumac, flat-leaf parsley, butter/olive oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and crushed garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add warm tender chickpeas in broth and crispy toasted pita triangles along with cumin, sumac, flat-leaf parsley, butter/olive oil, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with garlicky tahini-yogurt sauce and sizzled pine nuts and serve straight from the skillet.