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Avocado Hummus dip

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Avocado Hummus

The popular treat from Middle East gets even creamier with avocados, also known as butter fruit. Tip in a mix of masalas for a boost of flavour. One of the richest source of Vitamin E. I love guacamole and this one is simply superb for those like guacamole dip.....


Ingredients
2 cups chickpeas, boiled
1 avocado, peeled and destoned
4-5 garlic cloves
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 Tbsp curd
1 tsp cumin powder
2 Tbsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
Red chilli powder, for topping
Olive oil, for topping
Coriander leaves to garnish

Avocado Hummus
Method
In a pan, roast the sesame seeds until aromatic. Allow to cool and then ground into a powder.
In a food processer or blender, mix chickpeas and garlic, and pulse until smooth. You can add a little water, if you find the mixture a little dry.
Add the avocado, sesame powder, curd, cumin powder and salt, and blend again until smooth.
Transfer to a bowl, and add the lemon juice. Mix well and check seasoning.
Finish with a drizzling of olive oil, a sprinkling of red chilli powder and fresh coriander leaves on top. Serve with pita breads.Finish with a drizzling of olive oil, a sprinkling of red chilli powder and fresh coriander leaves on top. Serve with pita breads, chips, rolls.

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