Indian-style Hummus

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chickpeas (substitute with canned black or kidney beans if you prefer)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 hot chile of your choice (optional, or add more!), minced
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 tbsp fresh minced cilantro
• salt and pepper to taste

Procedures

1. Sauté the garlic, ginger, chile, ground coriander and cumin in a small sauté pan, with a little water till garlic is soft.
2. Add to chickpeas. Mash thoroughly.
3. Add cilantro leaves and salt/pepper.
4. Serve cold or at room temperature as a dip.

Notes

Chopped cucumber, boiled cubed potatoes, minced scallions, and/or grated carrot are all nice additions