Simple Hummus Recipe – Green Mango Hummus

Simple Hummus Recipe – Green Mango Hummus

The green mango hummus we are about to show you is the first recipe in our ‘simple hummus recipe’ series. Hummus, the humble chickpea staple of the middle east is nothing less than a world dominator. We are happy to eat hummus all through the day and it has remained one of our favorites for many years.

Of the many tributes we have showcased on hissing cooker, hummus is one of the most popular dish. Our simple hummus recipe is flavored by green mangoes besides the traditional spices. To make this simple hummus recipe you  do not need a pre-made, fully processed tahini paste laced with preservatives.  As always we will keep our recipe simple and natural.

Our recipe will yield two servings, with 404 kilocalories in each. To make our simple hummus recipe, you will need the following ingredients,

Ingredients, Measurements & Nutritional Values

To Pressure Cook
Chickpeas	100 grams
Water	As Required
For Dry Rub
Red chilli powder	1 tablespoon
Salt	1/2 teaspoon
Everything Else
Green mango	100 grams
Sesame seeds	30 grams
Cumin powder	1/2 tablespoon
Extra virgin olive oil	1 tablespoon
Garlic soaked in  olive oil	1 tablespoon
Salt	To taste

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Facts

• Chickpeas are rich in soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fibers improve stool movement and prevent constipation. They also prevent digestive disorders.
• Folate and magnesium in chickpeas lower bad cholesterol and keep your heart healthy.
• Sesame seeds contain the finest quality amino acids that promote growth.
• Vitamin C in green mango improves the elasticity of the blood vessels and  helps form new blood cells.

Video Walk Through : Simple Hummus Recipe – Green Mango Hummus

Instructions : Simple Hummus Recipe – Green Mango Hummus

PREP CHICKPEAS

1. Soak chickpeas in water for 24 hours.
2. After 24 hours, discard the water and wash the chickpeas thoroughly.
3. Transfer the chickpeas to a pressure cooker.
4. Cover chickpeas with water and pressure cook the chickpeas for 30 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
5. Drain the solids through a colander and allow them to cool down.

MAKE DRY RUB

1. Take a mixing bowl.
2. Add red chilli powder and salt in a ratio of 2:1.
3. Mix well. This is your dry rub.

MARINATE GREEN MANGO

1. Slice, de-seed & dice a green mango.
2. Transfer the diced mangoes to a mixing bowl.
3. Add the dry rub and coat the diced mangoes thoroughly.
4. Refrigerate the mango for 24 hours for best results.

Prep Sesame Seeds

1. Set a pan on medium heat.
2. Add sesame seeds and toast them for a minute or two. Set aside and allow them to cool down. While toasting pay close attention so that the sesame seeds don’t get burnt.

Make Hummus

1. Transfer the pressure cooked chickpeas to a blender.
2. Add toasted sesame seeds, marinated green mangoes, cumin powder, salt, garlic soaked in extra virgin olive oil and extra virgin olive oil. You may also use fresh garlic.
3. Add a splash of water and blitz into a smooth paste.
4. Drizzle little extra virgin olive oil and serve.

Enjoy hummus as is or with a bread of your choice. Checkout some of our fantastic bread recipes here. You can use hummus as a dip and also as a fantastic spread for your sandwiches and wraps.

Simple Hummus Recipe – Green Mango Hummus, another healthy recipe, the hissing cooker way.