Chickpea Curry Paste Dip (Printable)

Smooth, fragrant chickpea and curry spice paste made with tahini and olive oil. Vegan and gluten-free.

# What You Need:

→ 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 (optional, for heat)

→ Creamy Ingredients

09 - 3 tbsp olive oil
10 - 2-4 tbsp cold water (as needed for texture)

→ Seasoning

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

# Directions:

01 - Place chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, cayenne (if using), 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 to balance flavors.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra olive oil and sprinkle with additional curry powder if desired for presentation.
05 - Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This versatile paste works as both a luxurious dip and a flavor booster for countless other dishes without any extra effort.
  • The curry spices create that magical depth of flavor that makes people wonder what your cooking secret is, yet it comes together in just minutes.
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  • Always rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly—that cloudy liquid can leave an unpleasant aftertaste in your finished paste.
  • Letting the paste rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour allows the flavors to meld together and intensify in the most beautiful way.
03 -
  • If your food processor struggles with creating a truly smooth texture, remove the skins from the chickpeas first by gently rubbing them between your hands under running water.
  • When serving as a dip, create a small well in the center before adding the olive oil drizzle—it creates a beautiful presentation and ensures every scoop gets some of that fresh oil.
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