6 Ingredients Green Chili Pickle

Yes you have read it right. You need only 5 ingredients to make this fresh green chili pickle.

Gujarati food does not always mean "Sweet", I am revealing something that is full of spice. 

Every Gujarati grows up with this pickle, it is a part of every meal we have. This pickle is freshly made almost daily and goes very well with Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.

Homemade Guacamole

I wanted to try Guacamole for ages, but it was so difficult get ripe Avocado. Whenever I went to the super market I bought some green Avocados and they were rock - hard. I could not

Tomato Chutney With a Twist

I usually prepare this Tomato onion chutney with my Masala Bhindi and roti. This recipe goes well with Roti and Khichadi. This chutney is Kunal's ( My Brother ) most favorite dish. Whenever he visits India this chutney is essential part of our regular meal. Every ingredient

Hummus

Hummus is the most famous of all middle eastern dips. Hummus is an Arabic word meaning "Chickpeas". You can serve hummus as an appetizer and a dip. It is also served as part of a meze or as an accompaniment to Falafel, Grilled chicken, Tortilla chips, Crackers or Eggplant. It is tasty and nutritious, but also low in calories.  Hummus is a creamy puree of chickpea, tahini (sesame seeds paste) seasoned with lemon juice and garlic.

Ingredients

• 1 Cup boiled Chickpeas, drained
• 1/8 Cup liquid from chickpea
• 1 Tbsp fresh Lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Clove Garlic- roughly chopped
• 1 Tbsp Tahini paste ( sesame seeds paste)
• Salt to taste about 1/2 tsp

Direction

1. In a food processor, blend chickpeas, reserving about half tablespoon for garnish. Place lemon juice, garlic, tahini and salt. Add 1/8 cup of liquid from chickpeas. Process until smooth.
2. Place in serving bowl, and creat a shallow well in the center of the hummus.
3. Add olive oil in the well. Garnish with parsley and few chickpeas.
4. Serve with pita bread .

Notes :-

• Variations- Sprinkle with a small amount of paprika and drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil. Add  a small red chili (chopped) if you like a spicier hummus.
• Hummus can be refrigerated, covered, for up to one week and frozen for up to 3 months.
• Adjust seasoning according to your taste.