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Ingredients (use vegan versions):

2 cups cooked chickpeas (substitute with canned black or kidney beans if you prefer)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 hot chili of your choice (optional, or add more!), minced
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tblsp fresh minced cilantro/
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:

Saute the garlic, ginger, chili, ground coriander and cumin in a small saute pan, with a little water till garlic is soft. Add to chickpeas. Mash thoroughly. Add cilantro leaves and salt/pepper. Serve cold or at room temperature as a dip. Notes: Chopped cucumber, boiled cubed potatoes, minced scallions, and/or grated carrot are all nice additions

Serves: Varies

Preparation time: Very little

This video recipe the version of Indian style Hummus, doesn't have any coriander, ginger and cilantro but it has curry and hot sauce

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuM6eeoX ... re=channel