Chickpea Curry Paste Dip (Printable)

A creamy blend of chickpeas and aromatic curry spices, ideal for dipping or spreading.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chickpea Base

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 tbsp tahini

→ Aromatics & Spices

03 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 1 tbsp curry powder
06 - ½ tsp ground cumin
07 - ¼ tsp ground turmeric
08 - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

→ Creamy Ingredients

09 - 3 tbsp olive oil
10 - 2–4 tbsp cold water

→ Seasoning

11 - 1 tsp salt
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Place chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or high-powered blender.
02 - Process until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired creamy texture is achieved.
03 - Taste the mixture and modify seasoning as needed with additional salt, lemon juice, or curry powder.
04 - Transfer to serving bowl. Optionally drizzle with olive oil and dust with curry powder.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate in airtight container for up to 5 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • The texture is impossibly creamy without any dairy or complicated techniques
  • One batch makes enough to last through several different meals and snacks
02 -
  • Room temperature chickpeas blend much more smoothly than cold ones from the fridge
  • Letting the paste sit for 15 minutes before serving actually makes the flavors bloom and develop
  • If it tastes too sharp initially, give it five minutes and try again, the garlic needs time to mellow
03 -
  • Roasting the chickpeas for 15 minutes before blending adds a subtle nutty depth
  • A tiny pinch of smoked paprika transforms it into something entirely different and wonderful
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