I was recently inspired by a container of store bought curried hummus that didn't last very long before I polished it off all by myself. I'd never even imagined this particular flavour combination, and I was pleasantly surprised by it's deliciousness. I thought, instead of paying $4+ for a small container of the stuff, why not recreate it at home with real ingredients?
This hummus is so delicious, and since you're making it yourself you have control over exactly what goes into it. Perfect for someone who may not be sold on the whole curry flavour in a hummus (I assure you, it's surprisingly delicious). Full of healthy fats, fibre - and in this case, immune boosting turmeric - this versatile dip is not only tasty but oh so good for you too!
Here's the recipe:
Curried Chickpea Hummus
Ingredients
1 tbsp coconut oil
½ small yellow onion, diced
1 tsp curry powder
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp cumin
¼ cup filtered water
1-2 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup tahini
1 tsp raw honey
2 cloves garlic
½ lemon, juiced
¼ tsp good quality salt
Directions
Melt coconut oil in a frying pan on medium heat.
Cook onions until soft, about 3-5 mins, stirring often.
Add curry powder, turmeric, cumin and cook for another minute.
Add water to pan and stir until water is mostly evaporated, about 5-8 mins
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Not the prettiest picture, but here's
what the curried onions should look like when done |
Combine all ingredients (including curried onions) to a food processor, and blend on high until smooth.
Serve with veggies, crackers, in a wrap or however you choose!
Notes
- Turmeric is powerful, in more ways than one! If you use wooden or plastic utensils like I did, make sure you wash them as soon as possible. If not, you might have to put up with a yellow tinge on your kitchen tools from the brightly hued spice.
- Why the two oils? I cooked the onions with coconut oil instead of the olive oil that is called for later in the recipe because coconut oil is a much more heat-stable oil to cook with, meaning it isn't as easily denatured compared to other oils, such as olive oil. This denaturing can be very bad for your health, with some people believing such oils become carcinogenic (cancer causing) when they are heated. Olive oil is best enjoyed in it's natural state, and can provide some great health benefits if it remains this way. On that note, when choosing your olive oil, make sure you opt for one that has been cold pressed in the manufacturing process. Otherwise, it will likely have been heated (and therefore denatured) before it even gets to your kitchen.
