Roasted Beet Hummus is a very easy to make and delicious recipe.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup Chickpea
5-6 Garlic cloves
4 tablespoon Tahini (Mix 4 tablespoon sesame seeds with 2 tablespoon olive oil and little water and blend in a blender to make a smooth paste)
8 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoon Lemon juice
Salt to taste
½ teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
1 teaspoon Chili flakes
3-4 tablespoon Warm water from boiled chickpeas
200 g Beet root
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Wash and soak chickpeas in enough water for 5-6 hours.
2. Drain the water.
3. Add chickpeas and 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook the chickpeas till done.
4. Drain the water reserving 3-4 tablespoon for the hummus.
5. Wash and peel the beet root and boil or roast till they are soft.
6. Drain the water and keep aside.
7. Add all the ingredients including the boiled chickpeas and beetroot in a blender and blend to make a smooth hummus.
8. Add little more water if required.
9. Serve with pita or any other crackers.