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Sunday Special: Delectable ways with Hummus to Relish!

by NavJeevan
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Sunday Special: Delectable ways with Hummus to Relish!
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CELEBRITY MASTER CHEF DR KAVIRAJ KHIALANI

Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip, spread, or savoury preparation made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. The standard garnish in the Middle East includes olive oil, a few whole chickpeas, parsley, a dash of lime and paprika. It is usually eaten as a dip, with pita bread. As to where it truly comes from, no one can say for certain, though the earliest mention of the spread dates back to Egypt during the 13th century. The truth is, hummus has been made all over these areas for hundreds of years, a dish likely to have been imported by west from the chickpea-growing Arab countries to Greece. Hummus is a popular Middle Eastern dip and spread that is packed with vitamins and minerals.

Research has linked hummus and its ingredients to a variety of impressive health benefits, including helping fight inflammation, improving blood sugar control, better digestive health, lower heart disease risk and weight loss. Hummus is a truly healthful snack, combining a trifecta of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, people who regularly eat hummus tend to have higher intakes of fiber as well as a slew of nutrients including folate, magnesium, potassium, iron, and vitamins A, E, and C, as per a number of studies. However, if one is on a dialysis or needs to limit your potassium or phosphorus, hummus is not a good choice as beans and peas may be high in both potassium and phosphorus.

The method of eating hummus usually involves dipping pita bread, flatbread, crackers or tortilla chips into the hummus plate, while in some places it is commonly garnished with chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantros, hard-boiled eggs and sautéed mushrooms. Hummus is an aphrodisiac as well and it’s a fact that some of us may already know. Usually no one would think that hummus would have any aphrodisiac properties. However, most chefs respect legumes as being “The Kings of aphrodisiacs”. Chickpeas is said to contain loads of iron, magnesium, zinc and potassium which makes it a power packed ingredient and dish on the whole.

There are lots of countries that take hummus as their own dish. However, each culture has a different method for its preparation. For example, Turkish people usually make it with butter, while in Jordan they replace tahini with yoghurt. Each region also serves the dip in varying temperatures. Some countries prefer to eat it hot, but others like to enjoy it cold. For me hummus is always great to enjoy slightly chilled and the kind of fusion touch given to hummus these days is truly mesmerising and gives a feel of excitement and entices us to try out the new combinations and concoctions.

SOME FUSION FUNDA IDEAS WITH HUMMUS

DESI CHATAKDAAR HUMMUS:  basic hummus with addition of chaat masala + chopped green chilies + a dash of tamarind chutney + dash of tabasco sauce.

HUMMUS KA ANOKHA ANDAZ: basic hummus with a little touch of mango pickle masala + mint leaves + chopped black and green olives + dash of honey

ALBELA HUMMUS: basic hummus with addition of little date puree + paprika powder + rock salt + basil leaves+ pomegranate seeds and mint.

“Hummus is one of those all –time favorite preparations I have loved experimenting with from the tadka of schezuan chutney to a melange with raisins- tender coconut and pea hummus, caramelised onion- drunken date and bean hummus, there is so much scope for innovation with this concept”- Chef Kaviraj Khialani.

Here are a few ideas with Hummus Dip Recipes for all our readers to try!

HUMMUS AL FRESCO

Ingredients

Chickpeas- 1 cup boiled until tender

Garlic-1 tsp chopped

Olive oil- 3-4 tbsp.

Tahini paste/ white sesame seed paste- 2-3 tsp

Lime juice- 2-3 tsp

Salt and pepper to taste

Cream cheese- 2-3 tsp

Green olives- 3-4 no

Jalapeno peppers-1 tbsp. chopped

Red chili powder-1/4 tsp

Roasted crushed cumin powder-1/4 tsp

Brown fried onion paste-2-3 tsp

Parsley- 2-3 sprigs

To serve with: assorted crackers/ breads/ savoury sticks/ cheese straws/ assorted veggie sticks etc.

Method

  • Prepare the ingredients for the dip and keep them ready.
  • Using a grinder jar or a food processor combine together all the ingredients and using olive oil and a few tsp of chilled water churn the mixture into a nice smooth paste/ dip texture.
  • Remove into a mixing bowl, add in the cream cheese and seasonings, lime juice and give it a nice whisk and blend well.
  • Place the prepared hummus in attractive presentation bowls and top with a dash of spice powders as desired/ some fresh herbs like parsley/ some boiled chickpeas and serve it chilled.

PEPPERED DIVINE HUMUS DELIGHT

Ingredients

Chickpeas- 1 cup boiled

Garlic-1 tsp chopped

Red capsicum puree-1/2 cup roasted

Salt and pepper to taste

Lime juice-2 tsp

Dash of tabasco sauce

Flax seeds/ chia seeds-2 tsp

Olive oil-2-3 tbsp.

Tahini paste-2-3 tsp- white sesame paste

Sliced almonds- 2 tsp

Raisins-2 tsp chopped

Cream cheese-2 tsp

Parsley-2 tsp chopped

Red chili powder-1/2 tsp

Hung curd-2 tsp

Method

  • Prepare all the ingredients for the red pepper hummus dip.
  • Roast the red capsicum on a live flame for 3-4 mins until nicely roasted, remove almost all the roasted peel and chop it finely.
  • Using a food processor, combine together the ingredients for the hummus and add in olive oil and few tsp of chilled water and combine all of it to a nice smooth dip like texture.
  • Remove the mixture into a mixing bowl and add in the cream cheese, hung curd and tabasco sauce and give it all a nice whisk and portion it into a dip bowl and garnish with nuts/seeds, and chill it for an hour before serving.
  • This dip can also go alongside our snacks and starters as well like mini cocktail samosas, spring rolls, Kachories, moong dal vadas etc.

HAVE MORE HUMMUS DIP

Ingredients

Chickpeas- 1 cup boiled

Garlic-1 tsp chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Lime juice-2 tsp

Oil- 2 tbsp.

Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp

Curry leaves- 4-6 no

Onion-1/2 small chopped

Yellow pumpkin-1 cup cubes

Turmeric powder1/4 tsp

Saffron milk solution-2-3 tsp

Chaat masala-1/2 tsp

Mint and coriander-2 tsp

Tahini paste-2-3 tsp/ white sesame seed paste

Water-1/4 cup

Cream cheese-2 tsp

Garam masala powder-1/4 tsp

Method

  • In a pan heat oil and add in the mustard, cumin seeds, curry leaves and garlic and saute for 10 seconds, add in the onion, yellow pumpkin cubes, salt and all powdered spices, add a pinch of turmeric powder as well, little water to allow cooking, cover and simmer for 10-12 mins.
  • Cool and puree the yellow pumpkin mixture along with chick-peas and other ingredients as listed above and using olive oil and little chilled water churn it all up into a nice smooth textured delectable dip.
  • Remove the dip into a mixing bowl and check for salt, add chaat masala, cream cheese, mint / coriander as per taste and mix well. Keep the dip chilled until being used. Garnish with fresh herbs, sprig of parsley, nuts/ seeds of your choice and serve it with a variety of products like brown bread toasties, jeera flavoured soup sticks, baked filo pastry tarts with mushroom and peppers and more.

Celebrity Master Chef Dr Kaviraj Khialani is a Mumbai-based hotel-restaurant and food consultant. He is specialised in over 33 international cuisines and has quality experience with hotels and airlines as a part of his long journey of over two decades in his chosen field. Chef Kaviraj is a renowned author, academician, food designer, writer and has also been awarded several national awards and global recognitions for his talent & outstanding achievements. Besides having been featured on several food shows on ColorsTV and Star Plus he is a mentor, coach and guide to aspiring to be future chefs and hoteliers of tomorrow.

He can be contacted at twitter: @kaviraj_chef, Mobile: 91 9820939336. Mail: chefkaviraj249@gmail.com

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