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Dip is just that a vibrant appetiser that layers flavour, texture, and colour beautifully.
Every layer adds its own magic: freshness from the greens, crunch from the chickpeas, richness from the feta, and zest that ties it all together. Itโs a dish that looks as vibrant as it tastes, filling the table with colour and cheer. Light enough to enjoy guilt-free yet indulgent enough to impress your guests, this dip strikes the perfect festive balance
| Course | Appetizer |
| Servings | 6 persons |
| Preparation Time | 20 โ 25 minutes |
| Cook Time | 30 minutes |
Ingredients for the Hummus(1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml) |
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| 1 cup | Chickpeas (boiled & skin removed) |
| 3 โ 4 cloves | Garlic |
| 1 tbsp | Tahini (Store bought) |
| 2 โ 3 tbsp | Olive oil |
| Lemon juice as per taste | |
| 1 โ 2 | Ice cubes to blend |
| Salt to taste | |
For the Salad |
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| ยฝ cup | Fresh parsley, finely chopped |
| ยฝ cup | Cucumbers, diced |
| ยฝ cup | Tomatoes, doced |
| ยฝ tsp | Garlic, minced |
| Lemon juice to taste | |
| Salt to taste | |
| Pepper to taste | |
| 1 tbsp | Olive oil |
Ingredients for Layering |
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| ยฝ cup | Crumbled feta |
| 1 โ 2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1 tsp | Sumac powder |
| Toasted pita chips to serve | |
ย Instructions for the Hummus |
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| 1 | Blend all ingredients mentioned for hummus in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Keep aside to chill. |
Instructions for Salad |
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| 1 | Mix all ingredients for salad and chill (add salt only before serving). |
Instructions for Roasted Chickpeas |
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| 1 | Preheat oven to 180โ |
| 2 | Toss the ingredients as mentioned with chickpeas and roast in oven until golden brown and crisp. Keep checking and turning the tray in between. Remove and cool at room temperature. |
Instructions for Roasted Chickpeas |
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| 1 | Spoon the hummus on a tray. |
| 2 | Top with salad (add salt in salad now). |
| 3 | Scatter the roasted chickpeas. |
| 4 | Add crumbled feta, sumac and olive oil. |
| 5 | Serve chilled with toasted pita. |
Notes:
1. You can make all ingredients mentioned, and keep in fridge.
2. Just store roasted chickpeas in airtight container.
3. Layer the dish just before service.
