This colorful hummus with an Indian flare will wake up any dull crudites platter
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
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
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
Place in serving bowl and garnish with paprika, toasted sesame seeds and more olive oil and serve with vegetables and/or pita chips