Name: Mixed Beans Hummus recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 1440 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1450 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup mixed beans (lima beans, broad beans, kidney beans & white chickpeas), soaked overnight; 1/4 cup roasted sesame seeds; 1 green chili (opt); 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 tsp. cumin powder; 1/2 tsp. coriander powder; 1/2 tsp. pepper powder (opt); juice of 1/2 lime; handful of coriander leaves, chopped; 2 tbsp. yoghurt; 2-3 tbsp. olive oil; salt to taste; few boiled beans, extra olive oil, pinch of red chili powder & coriander leaves to garnish

ABOUT Mixed Beans Hummus RECIPE

Hummus is a traditional Mediterranean dip which is served with Arabic bread and / or grilled meat. It is traditionally prepared with boiled white chickpea and can also be relished as a spread on bread toast and parathas. Healthy and nutritious, they can be had with veggie crudites for a light meal any time of the day. So here is a hummus made of mixed beans which is absolutely good for the elderly and also during pregnancy as beans are a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, proteins and fibre.

Ingredients Serving: 4

1 cup mixed beans (lima beans, broad beans, kidney beans & white chickpeas), soaked overnight
1/4 cup roasted sesame seeds
1 green chili (opt)
2 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp. cumin powder
1/2 tsp. coriander powder
1/2 tsp. pepper powder (opt)
juice of 1/2 lime
handful of coriander leaves, chopped
2 tbsp. yoghurt
2-3 tbsp. olive oil
salt to taste
few boiled beans, extra olive oil, pinch of red chili powder & coriander leaves to garnish

Instructions

Pressure cook the mixed beans for 10 minutes on a low flame after the first whistle. Drain and keep aside to cool.
Blend along with sesame seeds, garlic, green chilies, cumin powder and coriander powder into a smooth paste with required quantity of water.
To it add the salt, pepper powder, lime juice, coriander leaves, olive oil and yoghurt. Mix everything well.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves, olive oil, boiled beans and a pinch of red chili powder.
Serve as a dip along with some cucumber sticks, carrot sticks, bell pepper sticks or croutons. They can also be relished as a spread on bread toast and parathas.

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