Artichoke Hummus

If you like hummus and if you like artichokes you gotta try this.. the creamy dip with a hint of mild tartness and taste of artichokes, some Indian spices, lots of garlic and olive oil.. yummy... my kinda stuff!! Perfect for dipping also can be used as bread spread. Heres how I make it.

Ingredients:

Garbanzo Beans ................................. 1, 15 oz can, drained and rinsed

Artichoke hearts (canned) ..................... 1/2 cup drained roughly chopped

Mint leaves ...................................... few

Garlic ............................................. 4 cloves, chopped

Tahini (Sesame Paste) .......................... 3 tbsp

Red chilli powder ............................... 1/2 tsp

Cumin powder ................................... 1/4 tsp

Salt ................................................ to taste

Lemon Juice ..................................... 2 tbsp

Water ............................................ 1/4 cup

Extra virgin Olive Oil ........................... 4 tbsp

Method:

1. Add garbanzo beans, artichoke, garlic, mint, tahini and salt to a food processor or blender.

2. Once roughly ground, add water, lemon juice, red chilli, cumin and olive oil.

3. Blend into a smooth paste, pushing down the sides in the food processor.

4. To serve, spread on a platter and drizzle olive oil red chilli powder, sprinkle chopped parsley and serve along with some pita chips. ENJOY!

Notes:

1. If you don't have access to tahini use 2 tblsp of sesame seeds instead.

2. I like my hummus garlicky and tart ;-) please adjust to your taste.

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