Indian Style Hummus Recipes

INDIAN SPICED HUMMUS

Steps:

• First combine the spices (turmeric, garam masala, cumin seeds, and cayenne) in a small, dry pan and toast over medium heat for about 45 seconds until very fragrant. Remove from the heat.
• In a food processor, combine the chickpeas (drained and rinsed from the can), tomato paste, toasted spices, salt, garlic, and ginger. Blend while slowly adding the olive oil. If your processor doesn't allow for adding oil while it is on, you can just add it in batches, scraping down the sides of the bowl in between.
• Blend until very smooth. Top with a big squeeze of fresh lemon juice and about tablespoon or a little less of chopped cilantro.

HUMMUS-INDIAN STYLE

Steps:

• In a food processor, blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, agave, turmeric, curry, garlic, chile, salt, pepper, and water until smooth.
• Once the hummus is smooth, add the raisins and pulse in the food processor until evenly distributed. *Don't over process the raisins*.
• If using raisins, you may want to cut back on the agave. Just use your judgment and personal preference. Same with the chile. I like it spicy, so I use more.
• If using cilantro, stir in by hand or just sprinkle over the top.
• You can easily cut this recipe in half.
• Store in the refrigerator.
• This is good with celery, carrots, all colors of bell peppers, spread on naan, pita chips, use in sandwich or wrap, etc.
• This recipe makes approximately 24 (2-tablespoon) servings (3 cups).

INDIAN STYLE HUMMUS

Steps:

• Cut the tops of the lemons off and a little off the bottom so the lemons can sit upright. Hollow out the lemons and do this is a bowl to reserve the lemon juice. Place the hollowed out lemons in a plastic Ziploc bag and place in the refrigerator.
• Toast sesame seeds and set aside. Do the same with the cumin seeds or cumin powder and set aside. To toast cumin powder just place in a small frying pan on medium low heat. When it becomes fragrant, add cumin powder to food processor. I used cumin powder and ended using 1 tablespoon, but I really like cumin flavor.
• In a food processor,place ginger, jalapeno chilies (optional), cream cheese or tofu, and cooked chickpeas. Blend until smooth. If you are using canned chickpeas, make sure to drain well.
• Stop food processor and add toasted spices, sour cream (omit if making vegan) oil, onion powder and salt. Blend well. If sour cream was omitted, test consistency and add more oil if it is too thick. The consistency is up to your preference.
• Once incorporated, add desired amount of lemon juice, but be careful as the mixture can get too runny. Add salt to season.
• Remove hollowed out lemons from fridge and pipe in the mixture and place filled lemons on a plate.
• Add garnishes as desired.