Every snack is incomplete without a tasty dip or dressing. But as we all know the store-brought dips and dressing are loaded with calories and a lot of store-bought additives, they harm our health and hinder in the process of weight loss.
Here I mouth-watering, delicious and nutritious “Homemade Traditional Hummus” recipe, that you can enjoy with any snack you like.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Aids in weight loss.
- Eases digestion.
- Strengthen the bones.
- Boost mental health.
- Good for the gut.
- Helps in controlling blood sugar levels.
INGREDIENTS
| Boiled chickpeas/ Chole | 3/4 cup |
| Lemon Juice | 1 lemon |
| Tahini (Sesame seeds paste) | 2 tsp. |
| Garlic cloves | 3-4 |
| Rock salt | Some |
| Red chili powder | Some |
| Ice cubes | 3-4 |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 1-2 tsp. |
| Fresh coriander | To garnish |
DIRECTIONS
- Take a blender/ grinder jar.
- Add chickpeas and ice cubes to it, and blend.
- Now add lemon juice, garlic cloves, tahini, and blend again.
- Now add pink salt, and red chili powder.
- Transfer it to a bowl.
- Drizzle it with some Extra virgin olive oil, chili flakes, and some fresh coriander.
- And your delicious “Homemade Traditional Hummus” is ready.
- Use and store the rest of it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
- Chickpeas are loaded with the goodness of selenium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B, fiber, and iron.
- Lemon is a great source of vitamin C.
- Tahini is rich in important and vital nutrients such as fiber, protein, copper, phosphorus, and selenium.
- Olive oil are rich in monounsaturated fats, and contains modest amounts of Vitamin E and K.
NUTRITIONAL CALCULATIONS
| Calories | Carbohydrates | Protein | Fat |
| 339 Kcal | 35 gm | 12.85 gm | 17.35 gm |
Serves= 4-5
Calories= 84 Kcal/Serve.