Chick Pea Cumin Dip Recipes

CHICKPEA CUMIN DIP

Steps:

• In a dry small heavy skillet toast cumin seeds over moderate heat, shaking pan, until a shade darker and transfer to a plate to cool.
• In a sieve rinse and drain chickpeas.
• Drain tofu.
• In a food processor purée chickpeas, tofu, cumin seeds, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon oil until chick-peas are smooth.
• Stir in parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
• Drizzle dip with remaining tablespoon oil and garnish with parsley.
• Serve dip with pita toasts and/or crudités.

CHICKPEA SOUP WITH CUMIN AND LEMON

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until softened but not browned, about 1 minute. Stir in the chickpeas, chicken broth, cumin, salt and pepper.
• Put the mixture in a blender and blend until smooth. Scrape the mixture back into the saucepan and place over medium-low heat until hot. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Ladle into 4 bowls and serve immediately.

PEA, MINT & CHILLI DIP

Steps:

• Whizz the peas, yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, mint and chilli together in a food processor to a texture you like. Divide between plastic tubs to pack into lunchboxes, or tip into a serving bowl. Lightly toast the pittas, then cut into wedges and serve with the dip and carrots.