Prep Time: 08 Hour 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Hummus is a common Middle Eastern dip made of chickpeas and served with pita bread and Falafel.
On the occasion of the Indian Independence Day, we at Wellcure decided to give it a patriotic twist to suit the mood of the day and the Indian palette.
It's dairy-free, oil-free and gluten-free.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas: ¾ cup ( soaked)

For Saffron hummus

• Sesame seeds: 2 tbsp (roasted)
• Kashmiri chilli: 1-2
• Lime juice: 2 tbsp
• Red Bell Pepper: 1 no
• Rock salt to taste
• Cumin seeds: 1 tbsp.
• Chilli powder: as required
• Jaggery powder: ¼ tsp

For White hummus

• Potatoes (boiled & mashed): 3 tbsp
• Cashew nuts: 15 (soaked)
• Coconut milk: as required for grinding
• Garlic: 3 cloves
• Lime juice: 2 tbsp
• Rock salt: to taste

For Green hummus

• Mint leaves: 3 tbsp (chopped)
• Coriander leaves: 3 tbsp (chopped)
• Capsicum: 3 tbsp (chopped)
• Green chilli: 1-2 (chopped)
• Garlic: 3 cloves
• Lime juice: 2 tbsp
• Rock salt: to taste

Method

• Boil the soaked chickpeas and drain excess water.
• Chop the Kashmiri chilli and soak it in lime juice for 2-3 hours.
• Roast the red bell pepper on an open flame until the skin gets blackened.
• Wash it under the tap to remove the skin. And chop it to get 3 tablespoons of chopped roasted red bell pepper.
• Divide the chickpeas into three parts.
• First, make the white hummus by making a smooth paste of soaked cashews.
• Add to it all the other ingredients listed under white hummus and one part of the chickpeas.
• Blend it by adding just enough coconut milk to get a smooth paste.
• Remove and keep aside.
• Now add all the ingredients for the green hummus and the second part of chickpeas and blend with water to get a spicy tangy green coloured hummus.
• Wash the blender and wipe dry.
• To prepare saffron hummus, make a paste of sesame seeds.
• Add to it the rest of the ingredients and the third part of chickpeas and blend with water to get a creamy smooth paste.
• Now that you have hummus in three colours, serve them with vegetable sticks or cutlets. They also taste great with Indian flatbreads.

• Wellcure Tip: The hummus can be used as a spread on any flatbread. Make a roll with shredded salad vegetables to make it a wholesome meal.

  Eating Guide:

• Food group: Legumes and seeds
• Chickpeas are your legume category. This is whole foods and a great addition for much-needed protein and fiber.
• Seeds are a plant-based source of fats and consuming naturally available fats is the best way to consume them.

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