SPINACH HUMMUS

Hummus is middle eastern dip made by blending by just few ingredients. Garbanzo (chickpea) is star ingredient with a good protein . Tahini gives a rich and nutty flavor. spinach adds color and ofcourse provides iron, vitamin A, C & K . lavash made with a twist by using stale chapati to add  more fiber in a meal. Overall it is healthy snacking can be eaten anytime with a complete pack of nutrients. 

INGREDIENTS                           

• 1/2 CUP BLANCHED SPINACH
• 1/2 BOILED CHICKPEAS
• 1 TABLESPOON TAHINI PASTE
• 1 TABLESPOON LEMON JUICE
• 1/2 CUP CHILLED WATER
• 1-2 GARLIC CLOVES
• OLIVE OIL

METHOD

1. Wash the spinach properly. Put it in a boiling water  for 4 to 5 minutes and then put it into ice water immediately .
2. In a mixer, blend the chickpeas, spinach & garlic cloves into a smooth paste by adding chilled water gradually.
3. Add tahini, lemon juice, salt & olive oil and give it an another blend and its ready.

FOR LAVASH 

• Cut the stale chapati in any shape you . it can be square, round.
• Preheat the oven at 180'C with the rack in middle postion.
• Roast the chapati for 5 to 6 minutes in oven (until crisp).

MEANWHILE PREPARE SEASONING FOR LAVASH

• 2 Spoons salt
• 1 spoon roasted cumin powder
• 1 spoon black pepper
• pinch of asafoetida
• shake them well in a jar
• sprinkle some on lavash

Enjoy homemade chip & dip .