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Loving This Super Flavorful Creamy Cumin Hummus
If I say this is The Best Cumin Hummus with Roasted Cumin Seeds, then it is true! I am very picky about hummus, especially texture. I made this hummus with adding some water to the recipe and it whipped up so creamy. This is like no other hummus that I’ve made before. This recipe is nicely flavored with cumin, fresh garlic, lemon, olive oil, salt a little Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar. I topped it with roasted cumin seeds in olive oil, Spicy Paprika And Cumin Roasted Chickpeas, chopped cilantro and smoked paprika. Make some chopped veggies, naan bread, toasted bread, chips or crackers to dip into this luscious dip. Being that it’s not that spicy it’s a humus the whole family will enjoy.
A Little History On Cumin
Cumin is a well loved slender seed called cuminum cyminum in the parsley family. This annual herb has been used as a culinary spice, medicine, trade and even as a currency in Medieval England. The Egyptian’s used it for mummifications for thousands of years and called it tpnn and offered King Ramesses III cumin as a gift to the God Ra.
As being still under study, research is showing that cumin originated in Southwest Asia, Central Asia or it originated in the Eastern Mediterranean areas. Although, back then wild seeds were excavated in a settlement area of modern day called Atlit-Yam, dating into the time of the 6th millennium BC. This location is in Israel. Being that this herb was so popular and migrated in trade and currency it is hard to pin point exactly where it originated. Only that it was and is still loved today in many ways.
How To Make The Best Cumin Hummus with Roasted Cumin Seeds
Really this hummus is so quick and easy. It is all made in a blender (I use a the Ninja BL770 Mega Kitchen System for making this). You can make it in a food processor, but I don’t think it will come out as smooth.
I put all the ingredients in except the water. Add the water in a little at a time. I find that it makes the hummus really really smooth. Somehow blending it this way has made a world of difference in making hummus. It must be how it emulsifies with the olive oil, because I blend it on high for a couple of minutes. Scrap the sides of the blender down and blend it for a couple of minutes more.
When it is done put the hummus into a serving dish and spread it out. Use the back of a spoon and drag it in swirls or circles to create grooves in the hummus. This will help create wells for the olive oil and roasted cumin to fill.
Top it with the roasted cumin seeds and Spicy Roasted Paprika And Cumin Chickpeas (you can find the recipe details on this website just click on the red type). As for other toppings you may like, paprika or smoked paprika, chopped cilantro and hot pepper flakes.
How To Roast Cumin Seeds
Heat a small frying pan or cast iron skillet (I use American made Lodge Cast Iron Skillets) on medium heat. Add two tablespoons of olive oil and two teaspoons of cumin seeds. Move the seeds around a little so as not to burn. Roast the seeds for about 3 minutes or until it starts to have a cumin aroma. Do not burn (if you burn them start over).
When the cumin seeds are done roasting add them to the top of the hummus. Use a small spoon to pour the oil and cumin seeds in the grooves of the hummus. This all depends how pretty you want to make your hummus. Then add the extra toppings if you wish.
I love hummus and hope to make more of these delicious creamy dips for you in the future. I have yet to make a beet root one or green pea. They all sound so interesting. I hope you like this recipe as much as we do. Enjoy!
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The Best Cumin Hummus with Roasted Cumin Seeds
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This is one of The Best Cumin Hummus and Roasted Cumin Seed dips I have ever made. It is whipped together with chickpeas, tahini, fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, ground cumin and sea salt. Topped with roasted whole cumin seeds in olive oil, spicy roasted paprika and cumin chickpeas, smoked paprika and chopped fresh cilantro. All blended together in a food processor until it’s very creamy and smooth. Except for the toppings! Truly a delight! Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Ingredients
The Best Cumin Hummus with Roasted Cumin Seeds
- 1 can Organic Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup Organic Tahini
- 2 medium Garlic Cloves
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Tbsp Water
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice (add a little at a time or add more depending on taste)
- 1/2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 1/4 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- Toppings
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- Roasted Paprika And Cumin Roasted Chickpeas
- Smoked Paprika
- Chopped Cilantro
- Hot Pepper Flakes
Instructions
The Best Cumin Hummus with Roasted Cumin Seeds
If you are making the Spicy Roasted Paprika And Cumin Chickpeas you can find the recipe on this website. Make the Roasted Chickpeas before making the hummus.
- In a large food processor (I like to use my Ninja BL770 Mega Kitchen System) add the drained rinsed chickpeas, tahini, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, ground cumin and sea salt. Add half of the water. Blend until smooth. Add the rest of the water and push down the sides with a scraper and blend on high speed until very creamy.
- Add the hummus mixture to a serving bowl add groves into the humus with the back of a spoon. Make the groves deep enough to hold the oil and roasted cumin seeds.
- To make the roasted cumin seeds: Take a small frying pan or cast iron skillet (I use American made Lodge Cast iron Skillets) and heat it on medium heat. Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 teaspoons of cumin seeds. Heat them for about 3 minutes of until you can start to smell them and be fragrant.
- When done use a spoon to spoon the cumin seeds and oil over the humus. Try to get the mixture into the groves of the hummus.
- After you are done add the Spicy Roasted Paprika And Cumin Chickpeas on top of the hummus randomly (if you have already made them and want to put them on the humus). You can find the recipe on this website and how to make them.
- If you desire you can sprinkle smoked paprika, chopped cilantro and hot pepper flakes on top as well.
- Ready to serve.
- Enjoy!
