Best 6 Asian Chickpea And Coriander Dip Recipes

TUSCAN MASHED CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Pour the chickpeas into a colander and rinse them under cold running water. Drain well. Place the chickpeas in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the chicken stock and pulse until the chickpeas are coarsely pureed.
• In a medium (10-inch) saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the tomato and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, until the tomato is softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the chickpeas, stirring to combine with the tomatoes and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Off the heat, stir in the Parmesan, parsley, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and taste for seasonings. Pile in a serving bowl, drizzle with extra olive oil, and serve with shards of grilled country bread.

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.

CORIANDER DIP

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in a food processor, blend until smooth. This will keep in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.

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.

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.

ASIAN INSPIRED CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Soak chickpeas overnight for 8 to 12 hours. Strain and rinse well.
• Cook chickpeas in 2 quarts of water for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
• In a large bowl combine all the other ingredients and mix well. Add chickpeas and toss well. Let marinate for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.