Chickpea and Roasted Capsicum Dip
by LOPA SHAH
26 Apr 2011
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Another mouthwatering and yummy dip with rare and unique combination of Chickpea and roasted red capsicum with tahini paste which goes well with corn chips
Chickpea and Roasted Capsicum Dip recipe - How to make Chickpea and Roasted Capsicum Dip
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Makes 8 serving
1 red capsicum , quartered and deseeded
1 red chilli
5 tbsp olive oil
420 gms can kabuli chana (white chick peas) , liquid reserved
2 tbsp tahini paste
1 garlic clove
salt to taste
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup coriander (dhania) leaves
Other Ingredients
1/2 tsp olive oil for drizzle
For Garnishing
few chopped coriander (dhania) leaves
For Serving
corn chips
Method
- Method
- Heat the grill to high. Place the capsicum skin-side up on a baking tray with chilli and drizzle with olive oil.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes until skins are charred.
- Place in a plastic bag, seal and leave to sweat for 15 minutes.
- Peel capsicum and keep aside.
- Mix together capsicum and chilli paste in a blender with olive oil, chickpeas, tahini paste, garlic, lemon juice, salt and coriander leaves, and blend to a smooth paste.Add little of the reserved liquid if the mixture seems too thick,it will be slightly grainy.
- Transfer to a serving bowl.Garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve with corn chips.
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