Pumpkin Hummus Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Pumpkin Hummus Recipe, we will first have to get the chickpea cooked to perfection

Step 2: For this, soak the chickpeas for at least 6 to 8 hours and cook them until very soft

Step 3: You can use the pressure cooker method for cooking the chickpeas

Step 4: Click to watch the video of how to cook chickpea in the pressure cooker

Step 5: You will know the chickpea is cooked to perfection, when you press it between your fingers, it will mash easily

Step 6: Once the chickpeas are cooked well, drain the excess water and keep the water and chickpeas aside

Step 7: Make the pumpkin puree (Click to see how to make the homemade pumpkin puree recipe)Add the chickpeas and the remaining ingredients into a food processor and blend to make a smooth paste

Step 8: The texture is a personal choice, you can choose to have it lightly coarse or make it extremely smooth

Step 9: Add a little bit of the chickpea water if required to blend well

Step 10: Once done, transfer the hummus to the serving bowl and garnish the Pumpkin Hummus with olive oil, a sprig of coriander or parsley and sprinkle some chili powder on top

Step 11: Serve the Pumpkin Hummus with pita bread, crackers or veggie sticks or even as a spread for sandwiches and wraps