Spiced Ghee Humus
This recipe combines smooth, creamy hummus with a flavorful chhonk—a spicy, buttery oil made by blooming spices in ghee—creating a delicious fusion that’s perfect for drizzling over hummus and serving with fresh veggies and pita. It’s a unique blend of cultural techniques that takes your hummus game to the next level.
Servings: 6 People
Ingredients
Spiced Ghee (Chhonk)
- 1/3 cup ghee melted
- 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
- 1-2 tsp red pepper flakes pending on your spice preference
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Hummus
- 1 can (15 oz) chickepeas rinsed, and drained
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp salt diamond crystal kosher
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2-4 tbsp ice cold water
Instructions
- Make your ghee: in a small heat proof bowl combine spice mixture. Gently heat ghee in a sauce pan and pour over spices. They will sizzle slightly. Set aside and hummus.
- In a large food processor combine chickpeas, lemon, garlic, tahini, salt and blend until mixture becomes thick and creaming. You may have to pause the food processor and scape down the sides a few times.
- While the food processor is running, drizzle 2 table spoons of ice water, scraping the food processor if needed. You make need to add more ice water, do so 1-2 spoon fulls at a time. This part will take time.
- Continue to blend until super smooth, make take 8-10 minutes.
- Assemble by spreading hummus onto a large platter and drizzle with spiced ghee. Serve with fresh pita and veg of your choice. Enjoy!