A hummus that heals! This Healing Indian Eggplant Hummus is a perfect blend of roasted eggplant, chickpeas, and Indian spices like turmeric. It's gluten-free, vegan, and fat-free, making it a delicious snack recipe for dipping or spreading!
Maybe I should call this "Baba Ghanoush Hummus 2.0"! The whole "roasted eggplant" thing is happening again. This time, we're taking the Indian route. Tons of turmeric, curry powder, garam masala, you get the idea! Roasted eggplant really is the secret to ultra creamy dips and dishes without the "cream". People either love or hate eggplant, but when it's roasted and blended, there's no way not to love it (you really don't even "know" it's there!)
I don't hate any fruit or veggie. I don't care, I'm just grateful for them all! Now, they don't all love me, but we're learned how to have a mutually beneficial relationship at times and in smaller amounts (like mushrooms!). But if I could just open my fridge and have an endless supply of ALL the produce, I'd be more than content! I'd never let any of it go to waste becasue when you end up with some sad "close-to-dieing" produce, you can just cut it up and throw it in some hummus! Haha!
Along with spices and herbs of course! Then not only are you "healing" dieing produce, but you're also able to heal your tummy and insides! You can heal your soul! Channeling our ultimate healing cuisine, Indian! I'm pretty sure all Indian dishes end up being so super healthful and helpful to the body with all the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, aromatic, healing herbs and spices! So let's throw all that in the blender and make a perfect dip, condiment, spread, or snack for everyday use or all those gatherings we have during this season of the year!
Healing Indian Eggplant Hummus
Healing Indian Eggplant Hummus
A hummus that heals! This Healing Indian Eggplant Hummus is a perfect blend of roasted eggplant, chickpeas, and Indian spices like turmeric. It's gluten-free, vegan, and fat-free, making it a delicious snack recipe for dipping or spreading!
- Yield: 3 Cups 1x
- Category: Condiment, Snack
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Eggplant
- 3 Cups Cooked Chickpeas
- 1 Tsp Turmeric
- ½ Tsp Minced Garlic
- ½ Tsp Onion Powder
- ½ Tsp Curry Powder
- ¼ Tsp Cumin
- ¼ Tsp Garam Masala
- 1 Tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- ½ Tsp Fresh Lemon Zest
- 5 TB Water (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F to roast the eggplant. Cut the eggplant lengthwise in half, then slice diagonal slits in the flesh for easy scooping once roasted. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes. Remove and let cool before scooping out the flesh (about 1 cup).
- In a large food processor, combine the roasted eggplant flesh, chickpeas, spices, and lemon. Blend until smooth, adding a few tablespoons of water as needed to keep things moving.
- Store the hummus in a closed container in the fridge for about 1 week or freeze measured out amounts in plastic baggies for easy use to defrost as needed!
Doesn't the color just make you happy? Of course, it does! Nice and easy, creamy and dreamy, healing and nourishing! PLUS, secretly veggie-packed! I think we have ourselves a hummus win! What do you think? No dissing eggplant here. You could fool anyone, even yourself. When something tastes so good and so creamy, you'll find it hard to stop dipping into the bowl!
So tell me:
+ Be honest, is there really a fruit or veggie you just despise, can't stand what-so-ever? No!
+ What do you wish your fridge was packed with a never-ending supply of?
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Amanda
It's Really Yummy!!! Thanks
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You tried it?
Deborah Davis
Yum! I can't wait to scoop up a dollop of this yummy blend of roasted eggplant, chickpeas, and Indian spices like turmeric with my favorite veggies or crackers!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You'll be eating bowlfuls!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
I made baba ghanoush once and FAILED MISERABLY. It was so bad. Like so so bad. I am trying your version the next time I attempt making it. This looks AWESOME!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No! Haha! Then try this Baba Ghanoush Hummus 😛
Tana Mason
Yummy Yummy Yummy!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton
Love hummus! And this one is not only healthy, it's gorgeous. Love how you find ways to stuff even more goodness into your recipes!!! Pinning to save, seriously want some of this, soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know you'll enjoy it, Nikki.
Emily
This sounds so flavorful! Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Amanda
I have some gluten free pitta bread that needs this hummus to go with it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That would make a fantastic snack!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition
This looks sooooo good! I love eggplant so this dip is right up my alley!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Kate
I love hummus! This is a must try for me!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you enjoy!
Laura
Combining good for the gut foods and hummus is the best idea. And eggplant gets so perfectly creamy and makes the best dip! Love it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It sure does!
Lee MacArthur
This looks good. I love eggplant and anything with it. I am going to have to try this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy!
Nicole
This looks delicious. I don't think I have ever eaten eggplant like this before, but those spices are some of my favorites!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'm sure you'll love it!
jenna farmer
this looks amazing- so happy to have found your blog through the link up! i am a massive turmeric fan
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner
Love to make my own hummus but have not tried eggplant sounds delish.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I bet you haven't.
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
Oh Rebecca! I have been using loads of spices since the weather turned chilly too! This looks super amazing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are perfect cold weather spices!
Cathy Lawdanski
I LOVE eggplant and this hummus looks great. And everywhere I turn these days, I hear about the healing and anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric. I must try this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You'll love it!
kimmythevegan
"Maybe I should call this “Baba Ghanoush Hummus 2.0“! Haha before reading this, I was thinking it should be called baba ghanoush hummus 😉 I'm not a huge eggplant fan (I guess they are like your mushroom - which btw are my FAV!), but infused with all of the wonderful spices, I can totally dig this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I love mushrooms, they just hurt my insides.
Lynn @ The Actor's Diet
This is such a unique hummus recipe! I don't hate anything either, except I guess okra - but not when it's deep fried...
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Bahahaha 😉 Thanks, Lynn!
Uma
Sounds interesting with all the spices:)
Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Farrah
I can't stand papaya, haha. That's about all in the fruit world. I wish my fridge were packed with a never-ending supply of basically all the other fruits though (as long as they stayed fresh forever! ;P ).
I used to not like eggplant, but apparently it was just in the way that it was prepared in a certain dish--so glad I saw the light, because this looks + sounds amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea!!! Papaya is not very good....I tried one fresh...terrible! Not sweet at all!
Ashley @ Balancedbabe
Loving Turmeric right now! Definitely going to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's the best!
Zsu Dever
Great idea with the chickpeas and eggplant. This sounds really delicious. Thank you for sharing it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Mel
I'm not a fan of aubergine, but I like it in Baba Ghanoush when seasoned properly. Your humous-like version sounds yummy.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I think you'll enjoy this!
Hedi
I love hummus, I have made loads of different flavours including peanut butter, pumpkin or avocado but never thought of adding turmeric...my all time favorite spice! Love the sound of this one xx
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? You can never run out of new variation ideas!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
Aubergine is one of my favourite veggies ever - love this baba ganoush / hummus hybrid!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No, no, that's this recipe!
Evi @ greenevi
Turmeric, eggplant, hummus - YES YES YES! Awesome recipe!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thank you, Evi!
Marla
HI Rebecca,
Hummus is a favorite of so many people and having a healing hummus certainly is a wonderful idea. Pinned & tweeted!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It sure is a big favorite!
Michelle
I love Indian food, and this recipe looks wonderful. My previous mother-in-law often visited from India, and she shared so many special recipes with me. She had a particular red lentil soup (dhal) she would make whenever one of us was feeling a little under the weather. The spices are so good for you and warming too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'm a huge fan of anything with red lentils!
Courtney
This looks amazing! Such a perfect mix of flavors-- pretty sure I'm just going to eat this hummus with a spoon! 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
And that is 100% acceptable, if not encouraged 😉
Bethany
I love hummus! This looks delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The best!
Aimee | Wallflower Kitchen
Why have I never thought of adding turmeric to hummus? These spices sound so delicious and the fact that they've got so much anti-inflammatory goodness is definitely a bonus!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Seems rather silly! I'm sure you have!
Demeter | Beaming Baker
Girl, this looks so good! Hand me a bowl or two, please! It's super cool that you used so many different spices in this recipe. Pinning!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The more spices the better! Thanks, Demeter!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss
What I would do for some of this hummus as a snack right now! It sounds delicious!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha! Thank you, Ashley!
Kristina @ Ms.Modify
Eggplant is one of my favorite vegetables, so this is right up my alley!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Glad to hear that!
Florentina
I love eggplant in a dip, I've never had it with an Indian twists but now I've got to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'm sure you'll love it!
TheGold.Asia
I am interested to make it! *excited*
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome!
Chris @thinlyspread
Oh golly, this looks amazing! Some of my very favourite things in there, will definitely be giving it a go!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you, friend!
anna @ annamayeveryday
I love aubergines, especially baba ghanoush and also love hummus so this sounds perfect! Great idea!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You'll like this then!
Wendy
I have never added eggplant to hummus but it looks absolutely amazing! I need to give this a try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's a must!
Carol
I eat some kind of hummus almost daily. Adding eggplant should make it even better.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! It is such a staple!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
I've never added eggplant to a hummus recipe before. I love that idea?
And to spice it up with some curry powder, cumin and garam masala. NICE!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I suggest you also try my banana ganoush hummus then too!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free
I love the cultural blend in this recipe Rebecca - so many amazing healthy flavors.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I always feel like I'm blending together cuisines 😛
Lecy | A Simpler Grace
I love the color of this and can't wait to try your recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The color turmeric gives us always gets me! Thanks!
Hannah Teson
I literally "close-to-dying" eggplant in my fridge right now. This was meant to be!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Blend that baby up!
Elle @ Only Taste Matters
I just love eggplant! This sounds amazing. Yay for turmeric!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea!
Aish Padihari
I make this dish a lot and I add turmeric in everything I cook. Well, I'm Indian.., so, what to expect! But I like the way yours came out - so vibrant yellow. I make mine spicier but yours look equally tempting.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well I add turmeric to everything too!
maria
I love hummus and would love to try this!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Great!
Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands
Looks delicious, love the turmeric in there!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Of course!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
I'm really excited to try this! I love eggplant and I love hummus, so this looks perfect!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Amy!
jules
I'm always looking for new homemade hummus recipes. I think hummus may qualify as a food group in our house ... so, thank you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yea! I think so!
Linda @ Veganosity
Eggplant lover right here! This has to be one of my favorite combinations ever. Hummus AND eggplant! Yaassss!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is a great combo!
Kelly
This has so many of my favorite ingredients and I always have a supply of chickpeas so I can make this now!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
We always have to have the king bean in stock!
Jennifer @SimplePureWhole Wellness
I love eggplant and this looks like a great new way to use it! I love that the receipe is functional and healing and also delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yup! It hits all the points!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
Rebecca, am a huge fan of turmeric, cumin and garam masala and am so digging this eggplant hummus that's a twist between Baba Ghanoush and hummus!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! Thank you, Shashi!
Platter Talk
Your recipe is something that I'm going to try. I love all the ingredients and the added spice! Thanks.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Cricket Plunkett
Yum this sounds like an amazing afternoon snack!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It would be a great compliment to a snack!
Emily @ My Healthyish Life
Love the color of turmeric! It always stains but it's worth it. I think the one vegetable I could do without is Brussels Sprouts. People love them but I haven't found that same appreciation haha
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I thought you were a brussel lover :O ....We need to change this!
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry
Tumeric is so good for you! What a tasty and interesting hummus
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That it is!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
I despise radishes but I think that's it haha! Can I please just eat this with a spoon!?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Have you ever had radishes roasted? Do it! You will love them! They great creamy and soft!
Quentin Jessen
Thank you for this, definitely worth sharing with my vegan / vegetarian friends 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy! Although I've never seen a non-vegan hummus :/
Quentin Jessen
Haha, that's also true! I just know my vegan friends eat a lot of it 😀 But I do enjoy it myself too!