Description
A flavorful Indian-spiced hummus featuring caramelized red onions and toasted aromatic spices, blended with chickpeas and tahini for a creamy, savory dip perfect for serving with warm pitta breads.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Hummus
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- ½ tsp fennel seeds
- 1 x 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp tahini paste
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh coriander
To Serve
- Pitta bread, warmed
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onion: In a non-stick pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Toast and Grind Spices: In the same pan, toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds over low heat for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and grind the toasted spices into a fine powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
- Prepare the Hummus: In a food processor, combine the rinsed chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini paste, ground spice powder, a pinch of salt, chopped coriander, and the cooled caramelized red onions. Blitz the mixture until smooth and creamy. Add more olive oil if needed for desired consistency.
- Serve: Transfer the hummus into a serving bowl and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Serve with warm pitta bread on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For a smoother hummus, peel the chickpeas before blending.
- You can adjust the spice levels by varying the quantity of toasted seeds.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Warm the pitta bread in an oven or on a skillet before serving to enhance texture and taste.
- Store any leftover hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: Indian spiced hummus, red onion hummus, chickpea dip, tahini dip, pitta bread dip, vegetarian Indian appetizer
