Chickpea Curry Paste Dip (Printable View)

A smooth, aromatic chickpea dip blended with curry spices, tahini, and olive oil. Vegan and gluten-free.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chickpea Base

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 tbsp tahini

→ Aromatics & Spices

03 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 1 tbsp curry powder
06 - ½ tsp ground cumin
07 - ¼ tsp ground turmeric
08 - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

→ Creamy Ingredients

09 - 3 tbsp olive oil
10 - 2–4 tbsp cold water (as needed for texture)

→ Seasoning

11 - 1 tsp salt
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Place the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, cayenne (if using), olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or high-powered blender.
02 - Process until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired creamy consistency is achieved.
03 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, lemon juice, or curry powder to suit your preference.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with extra curry powder if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It pulls double duty as both a quick appetizer with crackers and a secret flavor booster when stirred into soups or pasta.
  • The recipe comes together in literally minutes but tastes like something that simmered for hours.
02 -
  • Cold water works better than warm when adjusting consistency, I learned this after accidentally using hot water once and ending up with a grainy texture.
  • Letting the paste rest for 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld together in a magical way that transforms the entire experience.
03 -
  • The quality of your curry powder makes all the difference, so this is the time to use that special blend you brought back from your travels or ordered from a specialty shop.
  • If your paste seems too thick but youve added enough water, a splash of good olive oil often restores the silky texture without diluting the flavor.
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