Mung Bean Hummus

An easy-to-make hummus with an exotic Indian flavor, for when you're craving something different.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 8-12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  mung beans, cooked
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup tahini
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 -2  teaspoon garam masala
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup water

Directions

1. Add the mung beans to a food processor and pulse until a fine, fluffy crumb develops, about one minute.
2. Scrape the bean paste from the corners, then add the lemon juice, tahini, garlic, spices and salt. Blend again, for another minute.
3. Start adding the water one bit at a time. Blend until the hummus is smooth, light and creamy.
4. Taste, and adjust to your liking - adding more lemon juice, spices or salt, if needed.