Looking for a bold and flavourful twist on a classic dip? 🌶️✨
This Thecha Hummus brings together creamy chickpeas, green chillies, garlic and a hint of ginger for a delicious fusion of Indian spice and Mediterranean goodness.
Finished with a sizzling curry leaf and green chilli tadka, it’s rich, zesty and full of flavour.
A perfect dip to serve with pita bread, crackers or crunchy vegetables at your next gathering! 💚
| Course | Appetizer |
| Servings | 6–8 persons |
| Preparation Time | Overnight soaking |
| Cook Time | 10–15 minutes, plus 2 hours or more of refrigeration time |
Ingredients for the Thecha Hummus(1 cup = 200 ml, 1 tbsp = 15 ml) |
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| For the Hummus | |
| 2 cups approx. (350–400 gms) | Boiled chickpeas |
| 4 cloves | Garlic |
| 3–4 Nos. | Green chillies (adjust to taste) |
| 1 inch piece | Ginger |
| 4 tbsp | Tahini paste |
| 4 tbsp | Lemon juice |
| 4 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1 tsp or to taste | Salt |
| ¼ cup | Cold water (as required, for consistency) |
| For Garnish | |
| 3 tbsp | Ghee or olive oil |
| 15–20 | Curry leaves |
| 4 Nos. | Green chillies (slit lengthwise) |
Instructions for the Thecha Hummus |
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| 1. | Prepare the chickpeas: Soak chickpeas overnight, pressure cook until soft and drain. Allow to cool. |
| 2. | Blend: Add boiled chickpeas, garlic, green chillies, ginger, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil and salt to a blender. |
| 3. | Make it creamy: Blend until smooth, gradually adding cold water to achieve a creamy, silky consistency. |
| 4. | Plate: Transfer to a shallow serving bowl and spread evenly. Make a small well in the centre. |
| 5. | Prepare Tadka: Heat ghee or olive oil in a small pan. Add curry leaves and slit green chillies. Fry until the curry leaves turn crisp and the chillies are lightly blistered. |
| 6. | Garnish: Pour the hot tadka generously over the hummus. |
To ServeServe with: |
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| i. | Pita bread |
| ii. | Lavash |
| iii. | Crackers |
| iv. | Vegetable crudités |
Tips
1. You can prepare the hummus a day ahead and refrigerate it. Add the hot curry leaf and green chilli tadka just before serving for the best flavour and presentation.
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