Chickpea Curry Paste (Printable Version)

Creamy chickpea blend infused with lemon, garlic, and warm curry spices for versatile use.

# Components:

→ Chickpea Base

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

→ Aromatics & Spices

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

→ Creamy Ingredients

09 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 2 to 4 tablespoons cold water, as needed

→ Seasoning

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

# Preparation steps:

01 - Place chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper (if using), olive oil, salt, and black pepper into a food processor or blender.
02 - Process the mixture until smooth, scraping the sides as necessary. Add cold water one tablespoon at a time until achieving a creamy texture.
03 - Taste and modify seasoning by adding more salt, lemon juice, or curry powder if preferred.
04 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Optionally drizzle with extra olive oil and sprinkle curry powder for garnish.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to five days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 10 minutes, but tastes like you spent an hour on it.
  • One bowl of this becomes your secret weapon for quick lunches, snacks, and last-minute entertaining.
  • Vegan, gluten-free, and so creamy you won't miss anything.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the chickpeas—the starchy liquid makes the paste gluey instead of creamy, and you'll taste the difference immediately.
  • Tahini separates sometimes, so stir it well before measuring, or you'll get one tablespoon of oil and none of the actual tahini in your paste.
03 -
  • Make a double batch and portion it into small jars—you'll thank yourself for having it ready when hunger strikes.
  • A drizzle of good olive oil on top before serving isn't just pretty; it adds the final layer of richness and keeps the paste from drying out.
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