Kanchan Koya

Kanchan's Sumac Hummus

A delicious, satisfying, healthy and versatile sumac hummus with a #bluepoopchallenge twist.

Gluten free

Vegan

Makes

4-6

Cooking time:

Ingredients

1 15 oz can cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons tahini (white sesame paste)
Juice of one lemon
1 garlic clove crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
1/2 teaspoon plus a few extra pinches salt (skip for babies)
5 tablespoons cold water
Large pinch sumac (or cumin, paprika and coriander for a Moroccan twist)
1/6 tsp blue dye per serving

Food dyes

Available in US

Wilton Royal Blue Icing Color Americolour soft gel paste Ann Clark Royal Blue Food Coloring Gel Sugarflair Royal Blue Food Dye

Available in UK

Ann Clark Royal Blue Food Coloring Gel Wilton Royal Blue Icing Color PME Ocean Blue Food Dye Sugarflair Royal Blue Food Dye

Step-by-step instructions

Blend all the ingredients except the sumac (or cumin and paprika) until smooth, adding a splash more cold water if necessary to achieve a creamy texture.
Check the salt and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with sumac (or cumin and paprika if you prefer) and drizzle with a little olive oil. Mix in
Enjoy with crackers, chopped veg, on pita bread, in a sandwich or on its own. It should keep covered in the fridge for 3-5 days.

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