This is only hummus recipe you will ever need! Flavorful Zesty Hummus makes a great dip and is also great on your sandwiches and wraps!

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: Not specified
  • Total time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups
  • Category: sauce
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup tahini paste
  • 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice [juice of 1 big lemon]
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin powder + more to sprinkle on top [use freshly ground cumin]
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne + more to sprinkle on top
  • 3-4 garlic cloves
  • 3.5 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • salt (to taste)
  • black pepper powder (to taste)

Method

  1. To a food processor add cooked chickpeas, tahini paste, cumin powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic cloves, salt and pepper.
  2. Blend till mixture becomes smooth.
  3. With the food processor running add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and lemon juice.
  4. Blend till smooth.
  5. Transfer hummus to a serving plate and drizzle remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and cumin powder and cayenne before serving.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.