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Indian Spiced Roasted Carrot Hummus

This colorful hummus with an Indian flare will wake up any dull crudites platter

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Hummus
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Author Joseph Sciascia of Recipe For A Party

Ingredients

  • 2 cups carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1-15 oz can of chickpeas, drained
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 2 tsp Garam masala
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp yellow curry powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees

  2. Place the carrots, garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a baking dish, toss well and cover with foil, bake for 20 minutes or until really tender. Let cool, covered for 10 minutes

  3. Place the carrots in a work bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, add the remaining olive oil and all the other ingredients and blend until well mixed and pureed, adding more olive oil to the consistency that you desire. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight

  4. Place in serving bowl and garnish with paprika, toasted sesame seeds and more olive oil and serve with vegetables and/or pita chips