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Chaat hummus in a white bowl.
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Chaat Hummus - Indian Hummus

Chaat inspired Indian hummus! Just like chaat, this easy to make hummus dip is balanced with tangy, spicy and sweet notes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: indian fusion
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: chaat hummus, indian style hummus
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • 1 chopping board
  • 1 knife
  • 1 Food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 can chick peas 15.5 oz
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • cup tahini
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp tamarind sauce 1 tbsp in the hummus, 1 for drizzling on top
  • 3 tbsp cilantro chutney 2 tbsp in the hummus, 1 for drizzling on top
  • ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 2 tsp chaat masala 1½ tsp in the hummus, ¼ - ½ tsp sprinkled on top
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 4-5 tbsp water add 4 then add additional 1 tbsp at a time until you get the consistency you prefer
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds or substitute chopped tomatoes if not in season
  • 3 tbsp nylon sev
  • 5 sprigs cilantro chopped
  • papdi puri for dipping

Instructions

  • Drain and rinse canned chickpeas. Place in a pot with baking soda.  Cover with water that is a few inches above the chickpeas.  Bring it to a boil and reduce heat to medium to let boiling continue for a total of 20 minutes. They will soften and this will give you a smoother texture.
    Boiled chickpeas in a colander.
  • Place chickpeas, tahini, spices, and chutneys in a food processor and blend into a paste.
    Check and add additional water 1 tbsp at a time to help you get to a creamy consistency. Do a quick taste test and adjust to your preferences.
    Chaat hummus ingredients in a food processor.
  • Place hummus in a serving bowl. Drizzle tamarind and cilantro chutney.  Add red onions.
    Chutneys and red onions added to hummus in a bowl.
  • Follow up with sev, pomegranate seeds, and chopped cilantro. Serve with papdi instead of pita chips for a chaat spin.
    Chaat hummus with cilantro and pomegranate seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg