How to Make Tamarind Hummus - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking to switch up your hummus game? Tamarind hummus is a unique and flavorful twist on the traditional chickpea dip. With its tangy and slightly sweet flavor, tamarind adds a new depth of taste to this beloved snack or appetizer.

Tamarind is a fruit that is commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Southeast Asian cuisines. It has a unique flavor that is both sour and sweet, making it a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes. In this recipe, we'll be using tamarind...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can salt-free chickpeas, drained and liquid reserved
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon seedless tamarind, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked sesame oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine chickpeas, lemon juice, tamarind pulp, olive oil, and sesame oil in a food processor; blend until combined. Stream reserved chickpea liquid into the mixture as it blends until desired consistency is reached.
  • Nutrition

    49 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 8mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 82mg