Spinach Hummus with Cucumber Sticks ( Tiffin Treats)
by Tarla Dalal
spinach hummus recipe | healthy Indian style spinach hummus | palak hummus for kids tiffins | with 19 amazing images.
spinach hummus is a quick healthy Indian style spinach hummus can be super for palak hummus for kids tiffins.
Kabuli chana, also known as chick peas, is the prime ingredient of any hummus. In this spinach hummus, chick peas are soaked and cooked till done. Spinach, garlic, green chillies and lemon juice are added to it as flavour enhancers.
Curd and olive oil in this homemade Spinach hummus is to ease the process of blending and give a smooth texture to the hummus. Curd will add on to your protein levels while the olive oil will lend omega-3 fats – the healthy fats known to protect your heart in healthy parsley hummus.
Imagine packing a nice, satiating palak hummus for kids tiffins in your kids’ snack box along with something refreshing like cucumber or carrot sticks. it would transform their break into a very jolly and relaxing time.
The Spinach Hummus is the perfect choice for this, because it is colourful, healthy and filling too as it is loaded with chickpeas and spinach. Apt ingredients like green chilli paste, curds and lemon juice impart an exciting flavour and perfect texture to the hummus, which stays fresh in the tiffin box for around 5 hours. To save time, you can cook the chickpeas the previous night itself. If doing so, add a little more water when blending the chickpeas the next morning. Also pack some Chatpata Popcorn in another tiffin for a perfect short break combo.
You can serve the Spinach hummus along with Lavash or Chips, to make a wonderful finger food. You can munch on it while watching a movie, but it is so tasty that it can be served at parties too!
You can also try other Lebanese delights like Lebanese Garlic Sauce and Pita Bread.
Learn to make spinach hummus recipe | healthy Indian style spinach hummus | palak hummus for kids tiffins | with detailed step by step recipe photos below.
Spinach Hummus with Cucumber Sticks ( Tiffin Treats) recipe - How to make Spinach Hummus with Cucumber Sticks ( Tiffin Treats)
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 1.5 cups
For Spinach Hummus With Cucumber Sticks
1/4 cup chopped and blanched spinach (palak)
2 cups soaked and cooked kabuli chana (white chick peas)
1 garlic (lehsun) clove
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp green chilli paste
1 tbsp fresh curd (dahi)
1 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
For The Topping
1 tsp olive oil
chilli powder for sprinkling
For Serving With Spinach Hummus
cucumber sticks
For spinach hummus with cucumber sticks
- For spinach hummus with cucumber sticks
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How to pack
- How to pack
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To make spinach hummus
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To make spinach hummus recipe | healthy Indian style spinach hummus | palak hummus for kids tiffins | wash and soak approximately 1/3 cup of kabuli chana (chickpeas) in a deep bowl with in enough water.
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Cover with a lid and let it soak overnight. The chickpeas will double in size.
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They will look like this once soaked for 8 to 10 hours. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
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Put the soaked chickpeas in the pressure cooker.
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Add enough water and salt and pressure cook for 4 whistles. Here, overcooked chickpeas work great too. If you want the chickpeas to go soft, you can add a pinch of cooking soda while pressure cooking so that the chickpeas cook properly.
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Wait for the pressure to drop naturally before opening it. If you open it in a haste, the chickpeas will not have cooked properly. 1/3 cup of chickpeas will yield about 3/4 cup of boiled chickpeas. If you open the cooker before the pressure has dropped, the chickpeas might not have cooked through.
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Drain the kabuli chana. Tip: Keep aside some cooking water of the chickpeas to add to the blender if required. This liquid will give a smooth consistency to the hummus. If you have already drained the liquid, you can use water instead.
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To start making the spinach hummus | healthy Indian style spinach hummus | palak hummus for kids tiffins | put blanched spinached leaves in the mixer.
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Add kabuli chana.
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Add garlic cloves. If you are a jain skip garlic.
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Add olive oil. It is the second most important ingredient for making hummus. Use extra virgin olive oil if possible.
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Add green chilli paste. You can adjust it according to your preference it will give a nice hint of spiciness to our spinach hummus.
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Add curds. This might seem unusual but a few middle-eastern countries replace tahini with yogurt in their hummus for a tangier taste. If you want, you can avoid the curd and put tahini instead.
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Add lemon juice and salt.
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Add 5 tbsp of water. You may need little more if the hummus is very thick and not being blended well.
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Blend it until smooth. This is how the consistency of spinach hummus should be.
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Transfer the prepared hummus into a bowl or if you want to store it transfer it to a air-tight container.
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Top spinach hummus | healthy Indian style spinach hummus | palak hummus for kids tiffins | up with olive oil and sprinkle some chilli powder over it.
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Serve immediately or if you wish to pack the spinach hummus, pack it in an air-tight tiffin box, with the cucumber sticks in a separate air-tight box. Perfect for your kids tiffin box.
| Energy | 36 cal |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 128.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.4 mg |
| Folic Acid | 17.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 19.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 15.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 26.2 mg |
| Sodium | 3.2 mg |
| Potassium | 74.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |