Instant Pot Hummus from Scratch | Easy Homemade Hummus in the Instant Pot

How to Make Hummus from the scratch

Hello Friends,
         Hummus is a creamy, thick spread made from cooked and mashed chickpeas and blended with tahini sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, chilies, and garlic. Homemade hummus is better than store-bought, and it's effortless and is a 10 minutes recipe to make at home. If you want to make hummus without tahini, just avoid it or add more olive oil or add 2 tbsp of dry roasted peanuts and blend all together. 

              Hummus is an excellent protein source for vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores too. It is heart-friendly; it helps balance cholesterol levels, reduce hypertension and protect against heart diseases. So with just a few simple tips and tricks, try to make creamy smooth hummus at home.

Video Recipe:

Ingredients: 

• Chickpeas 1 Cup (Soaked in the water for 6-8 hours/overnight)
• Garlic 2 Cloves
• Cumin Powder 1 Tsp
• Salt 1 Tsp
• Red Chili Powder 1 Tsp
• Green Chili 1
• Tahini Sauce 2 Tbsp
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 Tsp
• Lemon Juice 1 Tbsp
• Water 3 Cups

Instructions:

• Turn on the Instant Pot and add soaked and drained chickpeas and 3 cups of water.
• Close the lid of the instant pot and place the vent in a sealing position.
• Pressure cook on Manual Mode(Hi) for 8 minutes.
• Natural Pressure Release for 5 minutes and then release the remaining pressure manually.
• Open the lid and drain chickpeas thoroughly.
• Drain the chickpeas and peel off the skin from the chickpeas to get creamy and smooth Hummus.
• Transfer the drained chickpeas to the grinder jar or food processor, then add lemon juice, garlic cloves, cumin powder, salt, tahini sauce, olive oil add required water to grind.
• Grind with adequate water to make creamy and smooth Hummus.
• Transfer to the serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil and a dash of Paprika.
• Tadaa, creamy, smooth Hummus is ready to serve. Enjoy!!!

My Take:

1. If you are using canned chickpeas, then rinse the chickpeas thoroughly, or you can rinse them under running water.
2. Peel off the skin from the chickpeas to get creamy and smooth Hummus (peeling off the skin is optional).

Dietary Comments :

• Based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Per serving contains 25.34 calories, along with carbohydrates - 2.96 g, dietary fibers - 0.92 g, fats - 1.15 g, proteins - 1.12 g.

Health Benefits of Hummus:

• Hummus is an excellent protein source for vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores too.
• Hummus is heart-friendly; it helps balance cholesterol levels, reduce hypertension and protect against heart disease.
• Weight loss management: high fiber content in chickpeas, which helps people avoid overeating and gaining unhealthy excess weight.
• Beans also help keep the arteries clear from plaque buildup, decreasing the chances of cardiac arrest and stroke.
• Chickpeas used in hummus are high in iron, folate, phosphorus, and B vitamins, all especially important for vegetarians and vegans who may be lacking in these nutrients.
• Uses of garlic while making hummus, acts as an antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral too.
• Lemon juice helps increase immunity, boost digestion and keep blood sugar levels stable.
  It's low in calories and high in proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

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