Red Kidney Beans Hummus: Beans Hummus: Summer Dip: 5 Minute Hummus

Good news! Summer is here and let’s pretend it’s going to be this nice for the whole year. Bring on some chilled cocktails, cold pasta salads and sandwiches. Are you gearing up for a beach bath, or having a BBQ in the park? Spending some me-time with a book or just watching a movie at home? Whatever it is, you guys have to bring in some colours, some happiness in form of Corkers. When the postman delivered this huge box of crisps at my door steps, the colours just brightened up my mood. Pink, purple, orange, blue, green all packed with crunchy crisps and flavours. Quintessentially British, Corkers Crisps are made with delicious ‘naturalo’ potatoes grown in the rich Fenland soil of Cambridgeshire. Hand cooked in sunflower oil and later nourishedwith best quality seasoning.  I am sure these crisps are another British tradition in the making. I opened the packet of my favorite Sweet Thai Chilli crisps and the aroma was too tempting. Spiked with sweet chilli and herds; perfect crunch-you would only want more and more. 

Sea Salt flavour chips are simple and yet so elegant. Indeed it has won them great taste golden award. Fried to perfection, seasoned just right and the crunch is bang on. What else you would want in a crisp? Why not crush these crisps and add some crunch on your boring salads or pastas. Or escort them as a side with burgers, patties or any snack. Dive right in; Corkers Crisps are great for picnics, barbecues, potlucks, parties, and more! I am yet to try all the packets, but you can click here to check all delicious flavours.
Dips that would go with these crisps are:Spinach ChutneyQuick Sweet Chilli DipRoasted Kiwi DipPomegranate Dip
Or like me, add Mediterranean flair to your summer menu. Pair with it hummus. Not chickpeas hummus (so yesterday!) but Red Kidney Beans Hummus: a.k.a rajma. A deep earthy flavoured hummus. Burnt garlic, green chillies, coriander leaves, ton of olive oil and lime juice- all blended into a velvety creamy dip. This will get ready in 5 minutes if you are using canned beans. Loaded with goodness of proteins, healthy fats and vitamin C. Pop open a beer or a drink, bag of crisp, this dip and enjoy summers.Ingredients:1 can or 400 grams Red Kidney Beans/Rajma2 cloves garlic1 green chilli5 tablespoons coriander leaves chopped2 tablespoons lemon juiceSalt to taste4 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons water


Method:Wash and drain the red kidney beans. Strain and keep aside.Roast garlic on open fire. Peel the skin and keep aside.In a food processor or grinder, grind everything together till you get creamy dip.Serve.

Notes:If using raw beans, soak it overnight in water. Next day drain the water and boil in the open pan or pressure cooker till it becomes soft.You can use cumin powder as well (jeera powder) in the recipe.Coriander leaves can be substituted with parsley leaves.You have to use a good quality olive oil for a nice texture. I recommend Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Serving suggestions:Serve with cucumber or carrot sticks.Pair with bread, crackers, nachos or chips.Use as a spread for sandwiches or pita pockets.