Sumac Hummus – A twist on a classic! spiced hummus prepared with tangy arabic spice Sumac. A must try recipe that is so simple and easy to make and delicious to eat. Perfect to go with Instant Lavash Crackers!
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There is no doubt that hummus is one of the delicious and healthier dip out there, and so easy to prepare. Just follow the simple classic version and put your imagination and you will have countless variations to keep your taste buds on their toes. We absolutely enjoy hummus, whether it is Roasted spicy aubergine hummus, Caramelized Onion Hummus Roasted carrot and Coriander Hummus Roasted Garlic Hummus Raosted Red Pepper hummus Jalapeno Hummus
We can have these hummus with either vegetable crudités ,crackers or as spread or just eat it with the spoon. This time I made Lavash or Lavosh, thin ,crispy and crunchy bread which hails from Middle east. Authentic Lavash made from flour, salt and water, sometimes yeast is used too and sesame seeds sprinkled on before baking.
However nowadays I have seen Lavash sprinkled with various kind of seeds, herbs, Cheese and spices. Lavash are delicious as picnic or pre dinner nibble and often served with middle eastern dips like hummus, Baba Ghanoush , Tatziki or with soft cheese.
when you are in a hurry and TV screen on pause, as family members are getting impatience you don’t want to be in the kitchen, do you? Then your brain starts ticking and you come up with a great Instant Lavash Crackers. Okay, one might say it’s not traditionally prepared, but definitely tastes great. Also crunchy, spicy and flavourful.
I used wholemeal seeded Tortilla wraps, just a little margarine and for topping I used various kind of seeds, herbs and paprika. In less than ten minutes we had perfect, delicious and healthy crackers, which we immensely enjoyed while watching cricket match because hummus and Lavash are an excellent snack food to have around when you have a company of friends and family.
HOW TO MAKE INSTANT LAVASH CRACKERS
- 3-4 seeded tortilla wraps
- 1 tbsp. margarine
- and for topping sesame seeds ( Black and white ) poppy, cumin seeds, few dried herbs and paprika.
Method:- Preheat oven to gas mark 6. Take one tortilla wrap, place on a baking sheet and apply very little margarine thinly. Sprinkle seeds, herbs and paprika. Now with using pizza cutter cut tortilla into stripes but not all the way, keep ends together so you still have round tortilla wrap but cut in between. Bake for no more than five minutes. Keep an eye on like a hawk. ( experience speaks 😛 ) Remove from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes, it will get hardened more once it cools down. Serve with sumac hummus.
Sumac Hummus
ingredients
- 150 g boiled chickpeas
- 25 g tahini
- 1 tsp. Sumac + some to sprinkle
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- Few tbsp. water
- 3-4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil + 1 tsp. for garnishing
- 3 tbsp. parsley + little for garnishing
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender jar.
- Whirl away until smooth and combined.
- If the mixture is too thick add little more oil and little water.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer in a serving bowl, garnish with the remaining oil, sumac and parsley.
- Serve with Instant Lavash crackers or your favourite crackers or toasted pitta bread and veggies for a healthy snack.
- You can store this hummus in a jar up to 3-4 days in a refrigerator.
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Date Cashew Chilli Bhajiya turned out scrumptious and super delicious. Besan covered deep fried very mild chillies stuffed with super yummy filling of sweet and juicy dates, cashew and various spices and masala. The highlight of dish is delectable and tantalising stuffing, sweet, spicy and little tangy which blends so well with hotness of the chillies and gives these Bhajiya a unique taste.
These Bhajiya or Pakoda makes a magnificent tea time snack or one of the farsan for Gujarati thali. Stuffing can be made in advance and you can stuff chillies in advance too, just fry once guest arrives. These Bhajiya can be a great snack for those who are watching T20World cup or it can be superb treat for a Festival of Holi for your friends and family 🙂
On festival of Holi , in Gujrat, people eat Date ( Khajoor ), and this dish can be a perfect recipe for Holi.
You will need :-
- 6 very mild long green chillies
- 10-12 tbsp. besan
- 3 tbsp. rice flour
- Pinch soda BiCo
- Pinch hing
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp. red chilli powder
- Pinch turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp. carom seeds ( Ajwain )
- 1 tbsp. ground cumin and coriander
- Water as needed
- Oil for deep frying
You will need :- Filling
- 8-10 pitted medjool dates or any
- 4 tbsp. cashew nuts finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp. desiccated coconut
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp. red chilli powder
- 1 tsp. amchoor powder or lemon juice
- 1 tsp. cumin, coriander , fennel seeds lightly crushed
Method :- Wash and dry chillies with kitchen towel. Slit them length wise on single side using knife by keeping ends intact. Leave it aside. Place dates in M/W bowl and cook for one minute. Remove, mash dates with the spoon and add all the other ingredients and mix well. Now take one chilli and fill one tbsp. date stuffing mixture. Stuff all the chillies with the same process. To make batter place besan , rice flour, red chilli powder, ajwain, salt, hing and ground cumin coriander. Add water and whisk until you get smooth and thick consistency batter like pancake. Batter should be lump free. Heat oil in a frying pan or kadai. Once oil is heat properly , add soda bico in batter, and pour couple of spoon hot oil, mix well. Dip stuffed chillies in batter, coat chillies properly and carefully drop into hot oil. You can deep fry maximum 3-4 chillies in one batch. Keep heat on medium and fry until they turn light brown and crispy. Remove using slotted spoon and repeat same process with remaining stuffed chillies. Serve hot with mint and coriander chutney, cold drink or tea or coffee.
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