Indian Style Hummus

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 2 cups cooked chickpeas (substitute with canned black or kidney beans if you prefer)
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  
• 1 hot chili of your choice (optional, or add more!), minced
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  
• 3 tblsp fresh minced cilantro/
• salt and pepper to taste
  

Directions:

Saute the garlic, ginger, chili, ground coriander and cumin
in a small saute pan, with a little water till garlic is soft.
Add to chickpeas. Mash thoroughly.
Add cilantro leaves and salt/pepper.
Serve cold or at room temperature as a dip.
Notes: Chopped cucumber, boiled cubed potatoes, minced scallions, and/or
grated carrot are all nice additions

Serves: Varies

Preparation time: Very little