Chickpea Curry Paste Spread (Printable Version)

Creamy chickpea blend with aromatic curry spices, ideal for dipping or spreading.

# What You Need:

→ Chickpea Base

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 tablespoons tahini

→ Aromatics & Spices

03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon curry powder
06 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
07 - ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
08 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

→ Creamy Ingredients

09 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 2-4 tablespoons cold water

→ Seasoning

11 - 1 teaspoon salt
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Place chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or high-powered blender.
02 - Process until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired creamy texture is achieved.
03 - Taste the mixture and season with additional salt, lemon juice, or curry powder as needed to balance flavors.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra olive oil and sprinkle with additional curry powder if desired.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It transforms everyday pantry ingredients into something that tastes like it simmered for hours
  • The texture hits that perfect spot between hummus and curry, making it incredibly versatile
02 -
  • The paste thickens in the refrigerator, so always thin it slightly more than you think you need before storing
  • Letting it sit for 30 minutes before serving transforms the flavor completely
03 -
  • Warm your spices in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding them to intensify the flavor
  • Reserve the liquid from the chickpea can and use it instead of water for an extra creamy version
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