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Spicy Chickpea Dip

Delicious, spicy chickpea dip with basic Indian spices - ready in fifteen minutes, perfect with flatbread or chips!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 71 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Condiments
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

For the base:
  • 1 can chickpeas 14.5oz, I use the low sodium variety
  • 1 tablespoon aquafaba Reserve all aquafaba from chickpea can - adjust quantity based on food processor strength!
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 Jalapeño check recipe notes for spice adjustment
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder I use Kashmiri red chili powder - adjust this to your spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder ground*
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon is approximately half a lemon
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro chopped finely, optional

Instructions

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  1. Drain the chickpeas, saving 1 tablespoon of the brining liquid (aquafaba). If you're using dry chickpeas, just add a tablespoon of water instead.
  2. Add the drained chickpeas, 2-3 garlic cloves, 1 chopped jalapeno, along with a teaspoon each of turmeric, red chili powder and cumin powder to a food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are processed to a creamy mixture. Add about a tablespoon of olive oil to this and continue pulsing.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with a tablespoon of olive oil, some fresh lemon juice and top with cilantro for a super easy chickpea dip your family will love!

Notes

  • Adjusting spice levels: I use Kashmiri red chili powder as well as jalapenos (with seeds) in this recipe as written. There are many ways in which you can decrease the spice level - you can remove the seeds of the jalapeno or leave it out, and also substitute with a milder red chili powder! 
  • Additional flavors: In addition to the spices mentioned, you can also add chole masala (found in most Indian stores) or a pinch of garam masala to take this up a notch. Sometimes I also like adding a bit of ginger when I pulse the ingredients. 
  • Food processor strength: Different processors have different capacities, and the aquafaba is intended to help smooth out the process. I use a Breville Sous Chef, and I've found that a tablespoon of liquid is more than sufficient to get the ingredients into a nice creamy dip texture. However, if you need to use more liquid, add additional aquafaba or water in 1 teaspoon increments! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 71kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 591mg (25%) Potassium 45mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 194IU (4%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 71

% Daily Value*

Calories 71kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 591mg 25%
Potassium 45mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 194IU 4%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.