Nutty Hummus (Chickpea - Dry Fruits Hummus - Mediterranean Fusion Style)

          Hummus are traditional dip from the Middle Eastern regions, where it is served along with Arabic breads and / or grilled meat. It can also be relished as a spread on toasted bread and parathas. Healthy and nutritious, they can be had with veggie crudites or chips for a light snack. 

          I try out Hummus with variety of Ingredients. In my website, you will find, Coriander Hummus, Mint Hummus, Rajma Hummus and the Original Chickpea Hummus. Today I bring to you yet another type of Hummus prepared with Dry fruits like almonds, cashew nuts and peanuts for a different nutty flavour. Trying it out for the first time and it turned out super delicious which I had along with some cucumber strips. 

          The presence of the dry fruits, garlic and sesame seeds enhances the flavour and taste and gives a creamy texture to the end product. So this simple and easy homemade Hummus are a quick fix when you have hunger pangs and time is a constraint.

• 1 & 1/2 cups kabuli Chana (white chickpeas), boiled
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 10-12 roasted almonds & cashew nuts
• 2 tbsp. roasted peanuts
• salt to taste
• 1-2 tbsp. lime juice
• 1/4 cup roasted sesame seeds / tahini paste
• 2-3 green chilies
• 2-3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2  tsp. red chili flakes to garnish
• 8-10 boiled kabuli chana to garnish
• coriander leaves to garnish

           Blend together kabuli chana, almonds, cashew nuts, peanuts, garlic, salt, lime juice, sesame seeds and green chilies with required quantity of water into a smooth paste.

          Add olive oil and mix well. Serve as a dip, garnished with red chili flakes, boiled chana and coriander leaves. They can also be had as a spread on toasted bread and parathas.