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
- 1/2 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Curry Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Cumin
- 1/4 Tsp Garam Masala
- 1 Tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 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 says
October 19, 2016 at 10:18 amIt’s Really Yummy!!! Thanks
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 19, 2016 at 1:51 pmYou tried it?
Deborah Davis says
October 17, 2016 at 5:19 pmYum! 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 says
October 17, 2016 at 5:22 pmYou’ll be eating bowlfuls!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
October 9, 2016 at 3:49 pmI 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 says
October 9, 2016 at 4:39 pmNo! Haha! Then try this Baba Ghanoush Hummus 😛
Tana Mason says
October 9, 2016 at 10:41 amYummy Yummy Yummy!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 9, 2016 at 10:57 amThanks!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
October 9, 2016 at 10:40 amLove 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 says
October 9, 2016 at 10:56 amI know you’ll enjoy it, Nikki.
Emily says
October 5, 2016 at 11:23 pmThis sounds so flavorful! Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 6, 2016 at 12:19 amThanks!
Amanda says
October 5, 2016 at 2:05 pmI have some gluten free pitta bread that needs this hummus to go with it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 5, 2016 at 2:06 pmThat would make a fantastic snack!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
October 5, 2016 at 7:38 amThis looks sooooo good! I love eggplant so this dip is right up my alley!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 5, 2016 at 7:38 amThanks!
Kate says
October 4, 2016 at 6:11 pmI love hummus! This is a must try for me!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 4, 2016 at 6:49 pmI hope you enjoy!
Laura says
October 4, 2016 at 6:10 pmCombining 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 says
October 4, 2016 at 6:48 pmIt sure does!
Lee MacArthur says
October 4, 2016 at 11:39 amThis looks good. I love eggplant and anything with it. I am going to have to try this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 4, 2016 at 2:43 pmEnjoy!
Nicole says
October 3, 2016 at 5:46 pmThis 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 says
October 3, 2016 at 6:04 pmI’m sure you’ll love it!
jenna farmer says
October 3, 2016 at 4:52 pmthis looks amazing- so happy to have found your blog through the link up! i am a massive turmeric fan
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 3, 2016 at 5:25 pmEnjoy!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
October 3, 2016 at 9:43 amLove to make my own hummus but have not tried eggplant sounds delish.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 3, 2016 at 10:45 amI bet you haven’t.
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
October 3, 2016 at 12:10 amOh Rebecca! I have been using loads of spices since the weather turned chilly too! This looks super amazing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 3, 2016 at 7:43 amThey are perfect cold weather spices!
Cathy Lawdanski says
October 2, 2016 at 6:19 pmI 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 says
October 2, 2016 at 6:36 pmYou’ll love it!
kimmythevegan says
October 1, 2016 at 8:01 pm“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 says
October 2, 2016 at 6:56 amI love mushrooms, they just hurt my insides.
Lynn @ The Actor's Diet says
October 1, 2016 at 4:02 pmThis 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 says
October 1, 2016 at 5:12 pmBahahaha 😉 Thanks, Lynn!
Uma says
October 1, 2016 at 2:21 amSounds interesting with all the spices:)
Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 1, 2016 at 7:40 amThanks!
Farrah says
October 1, 2016 at 12:00 amI 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 says
October 1, 2016 at 7:40 amYea!!! Papaya is not very good….I tried one fresh…terrible! Not sweet at all!
Ashley @ Balancedbabe says
September 30, 2016 at 1:42 pmLoving Turmeric right now! Definitely going to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 30, 2016 at 1:47 pmIt’s the best!
Zsu Dever says
September 30, 2016 at 1:41 pmGreat idea with the chickpeas and eggplant. This sounds really delicious. Thank you for sharing it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 30, 2016 at 1:47 pmThanks!
Mel says
September 30, 2016 at 1:10 pmI’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 says
September 30, 2016 at 1:28 pmI think you’ll enjoy this!
Hedi says
September 30, 2016 at 12:32 pmI 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 says
September 30, 2016 at 1:27 pmRight? You can never run out of new variation ideas!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
September 30, 2016 at 10:47 amAubergine is one of my favourite veggies ever – love this baba ganoush / hummus hybrid!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 30, 2016 at 11:35 amNo, no, that’s this recipe!
Evi @ greenevi says
September 30, 2016 at 10:41 amTurmeric, eggplant, hummus – YES YES YES! Awesome recipe!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 30, 2016 at 10:49 amHaha, thank you, Evi!
Marla says
September 30, 2016 at 9:53 amHI 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 says
September 30, 2016 at 10:47 amIt sure is a big favorite!
Michelle says
September 30, 2016 at 8:42 amI 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 says
September 30, 2016 at 10:46 amI’m a huge fan of anything with red lentils!
Courtney says
September 30, 2016 at 6:28 amThis 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 says
September 30, 2016 at 7:12 amAnd that is 100% acceptable, if not encouraged 😉
Bethany says
September 29, 2016 at 7:48 pmI love hummus! This looks delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2016 at 11:15 pmThe best!
Aimee | Wallflower Kitchen says
September 29, 2016 at 7:42 pmWhy 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 says
September 29, 2016 at 11:15 pmSeems rather silly! I’m sure you have!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
September 29, 2016 at 6:06 pmGirl, 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 says
September 29, 2016 at 6:07 pmThe more spices the better! Thanks, Demeter!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss says
September 29, 2016 at 4:02 pmWhat I would do for some of this hummus as a snack right now! It sounds delicious!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2016 at 4:06 pmHaha! Thank you, Ashley!
Kristina @ Ms.Modify says
September 29, 2016 at 2:28 pmEggplant is one of my favorite vegetables, so this is right up my alley!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2016 at 4:05 pmGlad to hear that!
Florentina says
September 29, 2016 at 12:27 pmI 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 says
September 29, 2016 at 4:05 pmI’m sure you’ll love it!
TheGold.Asia says
September 29, 2016 at 10:11 amI am interested to make it! *excited*
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2016 at 4:05 pmAwesome!
Chris @thinlyspread says
September 29, 2016 at 9:16 amOh golly, this looks amazing! Some of my very favourite things in there, will definitely be giving it a go!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2016 at 9:16 amThank you, friend!
anna @ annamayeveryday says
September 29, 2016 at 8:31 amI love aubergines, especially baba ghanoush and also love hummus so this sounds perfect! Great idea!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2016 at 9:13 amYou’ll like this then!
Wendy says
September 29, 2016 at 7:27 amI have never added eggplant to hummus but it looks absolutely amazing! I need to give this a try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2016 at 9:13 amIt’s a must!
Carol says
September 29, 2016 at 6:45 amI eat some kind of hummus almost daily. Adding eggplant should make it even better.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2016 at 7:06 amYes! It is such a staple!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com says
September 29, 2016 at 3:34 amI’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 says
September 29, 2016 at 6:00 amI suggest you also try my banana ganoush hummus then too!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
September 29, 2016 at 12:36 amI love the cultural blend in this recipe Rebecca – so many amazing healthy flavors.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2016 at 12:43 amI always feel like I’m blending together cuisines 😛
Lecy | A Simpler Grace says
September 28, 2016 at 10:25 pmI love the color of this and can’t wait to try your recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2016 at 12:43 amThe color turmeric gives us always gets me! Thanks!
Hannah Teson says
September 28, 2016 at 9:15 pmI literally “close-to-dying” eggplant in my fridge right now. This was meant to be!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2016 at 12:41 amBlend that baby up!
Elle @ Only Taste Matters says
September 28, 2016 at 8:42 pmI just love eggplant! This sounds amazing. Yay for turmeric!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2016 at 12:40 amYea!
Aish Padihari says
September 28, 2016 at 4:50 pmI 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 says
September 28, 2016 at 5:36 pmHaha, well I add turmeric to everything too!
maria says
September 28, 2016 at 3:48 pmI love hummus and would love to try this!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 28, 2016 at 5:36 pmGreat!
Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands says
September 28, 2016 at 3:47 pmLooks delicious, love the turmeric in there!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 28, 2016 at 5:36 pmOf course!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
September 28, 2016 at 2:40 pmI’m really excited to try this! I love eggplant and I love hummus, so this looks perfect!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 28, 2016 at 5:35 pmThanks Amy!
jules says
September 28, 2016 at 1:48 pmI’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 says
September 28, 2016 at 2:32 pmHaha, yea! I think so!
Linda @ Veganosity says
September 28, 2016 at 11:28 amEggplant lover right here! This has to be one of my favorite combinations ever. Hummus AND eggplant! Yaassss!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 28, 2016 at 1:44 pmIt is a great combo!
Kelly says
September 28, 2016 at 11:13 amThis 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 says
September 28, 2016 at 1:44 pmWe always have to have the king bean in stock!
Jennifer @SimplePureWhole Wellness says
September 28, 2016 at 11:06 amI 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 says
September 28, 2016 at 1:43 pmYup! It hits all the points!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
September 28, 2016 at 10:09 amRebecca, 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 says
September 28, 2016 at 10:10 amYes! Thank you, Shashi!
Platter Talk says
September 28, 2016 at 10:06 amYour recipe is something that I’m going to try. I love all the ingredients and the added spice! Thanks.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 28, 2016 at 10:09 amThanks!
Cricket Plunkett says
September 28, 2016 at 9:57 amYum this sounds like an amazing afternoon snack!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 28, 2016 at 10:09 amIt would be a great compliment to a snack!
Emily @ My Healthyish Life says
September 28, 2016 at 8:36 amLove 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 says
September 28, 2016 at 9:37 amI thought you were a brussel lover :O ….We need to change this!
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says
September 28, 2016 at 8:30 amTumeric is so good for you! What a tasty and interesting hummus
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 28, 2016 at 9:36 amThat it is!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
September 28, 2016 at 8:24 amI despise radishes but I think that’s it haha! Can I please just eat this with a spoon!?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 28, 2016 at 9:36 amHave you ever had radishes roasted? Do it! You will love them! They great creamy and soft!
Quentin Jessen says
September 28, 2016 at 8:12 amThank you for this, definitely worth sharing with my vegan / vegetarian friends 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 28, 2016 at 9:35 amEnjoy! Although I’ve never seen a non-vegan hummus :/
Quentin Jessen says
September 28, 2016 at 11:17 amHaha, that’s also true! I just know my vegan friends eat a lot of it 😀 But I do enjoy it myself too!