|September 26, 2022

HOMEMADE CHAAT MASALA HUMMUS

Chaat is a popular Indian street food. Chaats are generally easy recipes such as Aloo Chana Chaat and Samosa Chaat. Usually, chaats use chutneys and toppings/mix-ins such as nylon sev, pomegranate seeds, cilantro, and red onions to pack in an explosion of flavors and textures.

Now, the key to making mouthwatering chaat is – you guessed it! The Chaat Masala. Chaat Masala is a supreme blend of spices that is found easily in most Indian grocery stores. Why you can even make your own chaat masala blend at home!

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What is hummus?

Originating in the Middle East, hummus is a savory dip or spread made from cooked chickpeas. Here, the chickpeas are first soaked, then cooked and ground to a paste along with tahini (i.e., soaked sesame seeds ground to a paste), olive oil, salt, and lemon juice.

Today, hummus has become extremely popular not just in the Middle East, but in most parts of the world, including India. Hummus is typically served as a side/accompaniment to falafel or as part of a Mediterranean Buddha bowl or Lebanese platter. 

Hummus can also be used as a dip for chips, crackers, nachos, or lavash. You can also use it as a spread for sandwiches or pita bread. You can also have it with piping-hot plain parathas as well!

HOMEMADE CHAAT MASALA HUMMUS

Hummus is a savory dip or spread made from cooked chickpeas. Today, it has become extremely popular not just in the Middle East, but in most parts of the world.

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HOW TO MAKE THE FINEST CHAAT MASALA HUMMUS

  • Prep Time - 3 mins
  • Total Time - 3 mins
  • Serves - 4 

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ cup - Dry chickpeas (i.e., Kabuli chana)
  • 2 tbsp - Sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup - Olive oil (and some more for drizzling on top)
  • 1 tsp - Coarse roasted cumin powder
  • ½ tsp - Black salt
  • 1 tsp - Alco Chaat Masala
  • Regular salt to taste (optional)
  • 2 - Green chilies (medium-spicy)
  • 4-5 - Garlic cloves
  • Juice extracted from 1 lemon (or to taste)
  • ½ tbsp - Finely chopped fresh coriander

COOKING METHOD

  • Soak the chickpeas in enough water to completely cover them either overnight (for best results), or for a minimum of 8-10 hours.
  • When the chickpeas are completely soaked and have become soft, drain out all the water and discard it. Transfer the drained, soft chickpeas to a wide vessel and add enough fresh water again to cover them fully. Place the vessel inside a pressure cooker. Pressure-cook chickpeas for 4-5 whistles or till the chickpeas become well-cooked.
  • Drain all the water from the cooked chickpeas and keep it aside for later use. Let the cooked chickpeas cool off completely.
  • Meanwhile, dry roast the sesame seeds over medium flame till they start popping and turn brownish. Ensure that they do not burn. Transfer the roasted sesame to a plate and let it cool down fully.
  • Peel the garlic cloves. Remove the tops of the green chilies and chop them roughly. Keep all this ready.
  • When the chickpeas have completely cooled off, put them into a mixer jar. Add in the peeled garlic cloves, roughly chopped green chilies, coarsely crushed cumin, roasted sesame, chaat masala, ¼ cup olive oil, black salt, and regular salt (if you’re using it). Grind this mixture together, as per the smoothness, or coarseness you want. If you find the grinding difficult, you can add a couple of tablespoons of water to the mixer jar.
  • Pour in the lemon juice now. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl.
  • Drizzle some olive oil over the chaat masala hummus. 
  • Garnish with finely chopped fresh cilantro (coriander leaves). 
  • Your Chaat Masala Hummus is ready to be served. Enjoy!

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