Surprising India Spread

Transform your appetizer game with this creamy and flavorful "Surprising India Spread"—a vibrant fusion of chickpeas, yogurt, and aromatic spices like garam masala, cumin, and turmeric. This quick and easy spread, ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, is elevated by the fresh, zesty notes of cilantro, mint, lemon, and a hint of ginger. Perfectly smooth and velvety, thanks to a drizzle of olive oil, it’s a versatile dish that shines as a dip for naan or veggie sticks, a spread for sandwiches, or a topping for crackers. Packed with bold Indian-inspired flavors and wholesome ingredients, this dip is both a crowd-pleaser and a unique addition to any meal. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for an irresistible bite bursting with spice and freshness!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 0.5 cups Yogurt (plain, full-fat)
• 0.25 cups Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Mint leaves (fresh, chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (fresh, finely grated)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Add the cooked chickpeas, yogurt, cilantro, mint, lemon juice, ginger, and garlic to a food processor.

Step 2

Sprinkle the garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and salt over the ingredients in the food processor.

Step 3

Drizzle the olive oil into the mixture.

Step 4

Pulse the food processor until the ingredients form a smooth and creamy spread. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides to ensure everything is well-blended.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more lemon juice, salt, or spices to suit your preference.

Step 6

Transfer the spread to a serving bowl and serve chilled or at room temperature with naan, pita bread, vegetable sticks, or as a sandwich filling.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(14.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	11.3

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1181.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 2.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g	0%
Total Sugars 0.2g
Protein 0.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 19.7mg	0%
Iron 0.7mg	0%
Potassium 50.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 7.2%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 76.8%