Spinach_chick pea_ hummus is a thick and creamy dip rich in protein made from boiled chickpeas, Spinach and other ingredients. It is eaten as a sauce with Biscuits, Pita bread, Chips, or used as a spread to make Sandwiches.

Spinach_Chickpea_hummus

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By sunita MAHESHWARI

Dec, 25th

673

Servings
2 persons
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
9 - 11

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiled Chickpeas
  • 1 cup chopped Spinach
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame seeds
  • 4-5 Garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tea spoon Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1-2 tsp Chili flakes
  • 2-3 teaspoon Curd
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as required

Instructions

  • 1. Firstly soak Chickpeas in water for 8-10 hours.
  • 2. Boil soaked Chickpeas with 6 teaspoons salt in a pressure cooker on medium to low heat.
  • 3. Now put chopped spinach in hot water and boil it for 1-2 minutes.
  • 4. Then wash that Spinach with cold water and blanch it.
  • 5. Now in a mixi, add boiled Chickpeas, blanch Spinach, Garlic cloves, Sesame, Black pepper, Olive oil, Curd, Lemon juice, Chili flakes and grind them as required!
  • 6. Grind until smooth. If the mixture is very dry then you can grind it by adding a spoon of water to it!
  • 7. Put some olive oil (olive oil) on top of the hummus for garnishing. Now sprinkle grinded Chilli flakes, Black pepper, Sesame seeds over it. Now decorate it with spinach leaf, and lemon slices on top.
  • 8. Serve with Pita bread, nachos etc.

Notes/Tips

Packed this in airtight box. And store in cool place.