Hummus is having its moment under the sun even as May 13 is celebrated as International Hummus Day.

A healthy dip, side dish or whatever else you want to call it hummus is as ubiquitous as it is loved. Tis is a Mediterranean dip made by blending chickpeas into a paste and is one of the healthiest dips in the world. Unlike most other common dips, hummus is not high fat or high sugar, rather it is a perfect balance between carbs fats and protein.

Hummus is also versatile and can be made in many ways. Some recipes include:

• Coriander hummus courtesy Pallavii Gupta, Partner, Santé Spa Cuisine
• Avocado hummus courtesy Vindhya Karwa, Culinarian & Food Stylist, @Vinsplate
• Spicy Pumpkin Hummus courtesy Chef De Cuisine, Jyoti Singh at O Pedro
• Musabaha Hummus courtesy Ajay Thakur, Corporate Chef, Bayroute

Read the full story that first appeared in Deccan Chronicle dated May 10, 2021 here: