How long does Beetroot Hummus take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Beetroot Hummus serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Beetroot Hummus vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Beetroot Hummus spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Beetroot Hummus?

1 cup Beetroot, ¾ cup Chickpea (Chana), 30 grams Tahini, 3 tbsp Lemon Juice, 32 grams White Sesame Seeds, 6 Walnuts, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Beetroot Hummus?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Beetroot Hummus?

About 319 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Beetroot Hummus

Name: Beetroot Hummus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: ¾ cup Chickpea (Chana); 2 cup Water; 1 cup Beetroot, Roughly Chopped; As needed Water; 32 grams White Sesame Seeds; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 6 Walnuts; 8 cloves Garlic; 3 tbsp Lemon Juice; 30 grams Tahini; 1.5 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder

Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total50 min

Prep20 min

Cook30 min

Serves6

Per serving319 cal

Spicemild

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Party

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6 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Beetroot hummus, a Middle Eastern dip of chickpeas and beetroot blended with tahini, walnuts, garlic and lemon. Makes 6, 50 minutes plus soaking, video.

Ingredients

13 items

Cooking for6 servings

Chickpea (Chana)¾ cup
Water2 cup
Beetroot, Roughly Chopped1 cup
WaterAs needed
White Sesame Seeds32 grams
Olive Oil5 tbsp
Walnuts6
Garlic8 cloves
Lemon Juice3 tbsp
Tahini30 grams
Salt1.5 tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp

Contains: cashew or other tree nuts, sesame.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 6
Energy	319kcal	1914kcal
Protein	8.2g	49g
Carbohydrate	24g	146g
Fat	23g	140g
Fibre	8.2g	49g
Sugar	3.1g	19g

Cookd masalas for beetroot

Method

1
Soak the chickpeas in water overnight.
Chickpea (Chana)
2
Pressure cook them along with water for 6 whistles. Allow the steam to release.
Water
3
Add the beetroot to a pressure cooker along with 2 cups of water and cook for 5 whistles.
BeetrootWater
4
Toast the white sesame seeds in a pan on low heat until the colour starts to change. Grind it in a mixer.
White Sesame SeedsOlive Oil
5
Add the cooked chickpeas, beetroot and all the other ingredients except water into a mixer/food processor. Add water gradually if needed and blend into a fine paste.
WalnutsGarlicLemon JuiceTahiniSaltOlive OilCumin PowderBlack Pepper Powder
6
Garnish it with olive oil, white sesame seeds and parsley. Serve it with pita bread

Before you start

How long does Beetroot Hummus take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Beetroot Hummus serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Beetroot Hummus vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Beetroot Hummus spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Beetroot Hummus?: 1 cup Beetroot, ¾ cup Chickpea (Chana), 30 grams Tahini, 3 tbsp Lemon Juice, 32 grams White Sesame Seeds, 6 Walnuts, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Beetroot Hummus?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Beetroot Hummus?: About 319 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.