6 desi-style Hummus recipes to try with snacks this party season

Christmas and New Year party season is around the corner and the idea of having a grazing table at a house party is always good for guests to handle the hunger pangs. And the shift towards homemade dishes and condiments has given us the scope to think beyond the obvious. So, this season, if you are thinking of adding some interesting condiments, then forget the regular store-bought hummus, and try these desi style hummus preparations that are healthy and delicious too. For the unversed, hummus is a Middle Eastern dip, made with boiled chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. It is rich in plant-based protein, fiber, and healthy fats and is served with pita, vegetables, crackers, sandwiches, and even bread sticks. Take a look at these desi-style hummus recipes that one can try at home.

This one is quite smoky and to make it you have to roast the red bell pepper over a flame, and then blend along with boiled chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, salt and olive oil. Top it with some paprika or red chilli powder and enjoy with snacks of your choice.

This is one of the healthiest versions of hummus and to make it , you need to boil or roast beetroot and then blend along with boiled chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil. Top it with some more olive oil and enjoy with crackers or snacks of your choice.

Avocado hummus is an extra creamy and rich delight filled with healthy fats. To make it, you need to blend avocado, boiled chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin powder, lemon juice, and olive oil. Once done, top it with some olive oil and serve with snacks of your choice.

This is a fiber-rich hummus and to make it, you need blanched baby spinach leaves and blend them with boiled chickpeas, salt, pepper, garlic, lemon juice, cumin powder, and cold water. Drizzle olive oil on top before serving, enjoy!

To make this hummus, you need to roast or boil pumpkin and then blend it along with boiled chickpeas, salt, lemon juice, cumin powder, tahini, garlic, and olive oil. Once done, top it with olive oil and serve with snacks of your choice. It is slightly sweet and nutty and is perfect for fall or winter snacking.

This is also a fiber-rich hummus, which is made by blending blanched tender broccoli florets along with boiled chickpeas, salt, olive oil, cumin powder, tahini, and garlic. Top it with some more olive oil and tender blanched broccoli florets. Enjoy!

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