Indian Masala Hummus

Step 1
Blend one onion, tomatoes, ginger and garlic pastes into a smooth paste using a food processor. Set aside.

Step 2
Heat canola oil at medium-high heat in a deep pan.

Step 3
When ready, add cumin seeds and sauté until slightly dark and mildly fragrant.

Step 4
Add the remaining sliced onion and fry until golden.

Step 5
Add the tomato, onion, ginger and garlic paste you made earlier to the pan and fry until the oil begins to separate from the paste.

Step 6
Add all the dry spices (cumin seeds, coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder and garam masala) and stir frequently for 5 minutes.

Step 7
Add chickpeas to the mixture. Stir well to incorporate.

Step 8
Add salt to taste and add enough water (about 1/2 cup) to turn the mixture into a gravy-like consistency.

Step 9
Simmer and cook covered for 10 minutes.

Step 10
Use a hand blender or a potato masher to coarsely chop the chickpeas. Stir to mix everything well.

Step 11
Plate and garnish with cilantro.

Step 12
Serve with Stacy’s Multigrain Pita Chips. Enjoy!