Creamy Hummus with Garlic Chili Oil – Middle Eastern Desi-fusion
A smooth and creamy homemade hummus made with chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and salt, then topped with fragrant garlic chili oil for an extra layer of flavor. Perfect as a dip, spread, or part of a mezze platter.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Middle Eastern-Desi Fusion
Hummus (Base Ingredients)
- 2 cups 400 g boiled chickpeas
- 130 g tahini
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup water adjust as needed
- 1 tsp salt
Tarka (Garlic Chili Oil)
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- 3-4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 tsp chili flakes
Hummus (Base Preparation)
Add boiled chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, water, and salt to a food processor.
Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl.
Tarka (Garlic Chili Oil)
Heat olive oil in a small pan.
Add the sliced garlic and fry until golden and fragrant.
Remove the pan from the heat.
Add the chili flakes and stir immediately.
Pour the garlic chili oil over the hummus.
Serve immediately.
Adjust the amount of water to achieve your preferred consistency.
Adding the chili flakes after removing the oil from the heat helps prevent them from burning.
Serve with pita bread, fresh vegetables, crackers, or as part of a mezze platter. Keyword chickpea dip, creamy hummus, homemade hummus, hummus recipe