Asian Chickpea And Coriander Dip Recipes

ASIAN CHICKPEA AND CORIANDER DIP

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor grind coriander and garlic briefly.
• Add the remaining ingredients and process to a reasonably smooth paste, adding 1 tablespoon of water if too thick or dry.
• Spoon into a bowl and serve with Trident Rice Crackers.

CHICKPEA SOUP WITH CORIANDER & LIME

Steps:

• Cream together the butter, fresh coriander, lime zest and seasoning. Spoon onto greaseproof paper and roll up into a sausage shape. Place in the freezer.
• Heat oil in a pan, then fry onion for 2-3 mins until softened. Add pepper, garlic and 1 chilli. Cook for 2-3 mins, stirring, then add ground coriander and cumin and cook for a further min.
• Stir in chickpeas and stock. Bring to the boil, then simmer, uncovered, for 15 mins. Whizz with a hand blender until smooth. Return to the pan to heat through. Stir in the lime juice, then season. Serve topped with a slice of the butter, remaining chilli and fresh coriander. Serve with warm pitta bread.

CHICKPEA AND ROASTED NUT DIP

Steps:

• Place cashew nuts (or almonds), chickpeas, reserved brine, lemon juice and coriander into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spoon into a serving dish, drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with extra chopped cashews or slivered almonds depending on which ones you have used in the dip.

CHICKPEA & RED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Place the chickpeas in a food processor with the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, red peppers and coriander. Blitz to a paste. Season to taste. Serve in a bowl with toasted pitta breads.