Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup Chickpea
  • 5-6 Garlic cloves
  • 4 tbsp Tahini (Mix 4 tbsp sesame seeds with 2 tbsp olive oil and little water and blend in a blender to make a smooth paste)
  • 8 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp Lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Roasted cumin powder
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes
  • 3-4 tbsp Warm water from boiled chickpeas
  • 200 g Beet root

Instruction

  • Wash and soak chickpeas in enough water for 5-6 hours.
  • Drain the water.
  • Add chickpeas and 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook the chickpeas till done.
  • Drain the water reserving 3-4 tbsp for the hummus.
  • Wash and peel the beet root and boil or roast till they are soft.
  • Drain the water and keep aside.
  • Add all the ingredients including the boiled chickpeas and beetroot in a blender and blend to make a smooth hummus.
  • Add little more water if required.
  • Serve with pita or any other crackers.