Beet Hummus

Hummus is one of the most popular and healthy dip out there now. There are lot of flavors and brands are available now. Beet hummus is a gorgeous and delicious one among them. It is a great alternative for the regular hummus and just need to add pre-cooked beet pieces along with the normal ingredients. Put it in top of salad; add it in to a sandwich or in side with crunchy snacks or simply with kuboos.

Ingredients:

1. Chick peas-1cup
2. Beetroot chopped- 3/4 cup
3. Garlic-2cloves
4. Lemon juice- 1/4cup
5. Sesame seeds or thahini seeds- 1/4cup
6. Olive oil- 1/4cup
7. Salt-to taste

Preparation:

• Soak the chick peas in water for overnight.
• Pressure cooks the chick peas till it is cooked and boil out the excess water (or you can use the extra water for blending hummus). keep aside.
• Cook chopped beetroots with little salt and water for about 5-7 minutes until cooked and dried all the water content in it. Allow to cool completely.
• In a blender, add all the ingredients (chick pea cooked, beet cooked, sesame seeds, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and salt).
• Make it in to a fine paste.
• Spread in to serving plate; Drizzle the hummus with extra olive oil on top of it.
• Enjoy it with Roti or Bread. (keep in fridge for about 10 days).