I don't know where it comes from. But sometimes, random combinations of flavors will pop into my head and I'll write them down for later. In my hummus file, I've had "pineapple" and "curry" written down for a long time, but I've been scared to try it. Theoretically, I thought it could possibly work, but I was still scared. Today I conquered that fear. Even walking through the grocery store this morning, picking up ingredients, I was still very apprehensive about how it would all work out together.
Amazingly enough, it's very tasty. The sweetness of the pineapple is just perfect to offset the full-on flavor of the curry powder. It actually reminds me of an Indian dish I've had in the past. This is definitely one hummus recipe you'll have to try to taste how the flavors work together.
Pineapple Curry Hummus
1 (15.9 oz) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 c olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp tahini
1 scant tsp curry powder
1/3 c crushed pineapple
salt to taste
Combine beans, oil, lemon juice, tahini, and curry powder in food processor. Process until well blended. Remove, place in medium sized bowl, and stir in pineapple. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour or so for flavors to make friends.
I have tried two other of your hummus flavors and havent been let down yet (jalapeno w/ cilantro, and the thai chili flavors). I am sure this one is just as good and would pair nicely with teriyaki glazed chicken skewers. Yum!
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty adventurous, flavor-wise. Wow. I'll have to try that.
ReplyDelete"For flavors to make friends" -- Really cute. :)
Pineapple and curry hummus sound really interesting. I will have to try it.
ReplyDeleteI've tried the pineapple-curry flavour combination as well and I love it! Your hummus looks great:)
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ReplyDeleteThai curries often contain fruits such as pineapple, coconut, mango, or lychee. I look forward to your next inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI have quite a list going of your hummus recipes I want to try, this will be one of them...sounds interesting, but very good!
ReplyDeleteI just made this hummus...pineapple and curry...GENIUS! I would never have thought of that combination. I think I'm going to have to explore this duo more.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an amazing flavor combination!
ReplyDeleteWhat an unusual combination of flavors...but I tried it and it was fantastic! This has been added to my party appetizer rotation!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, you are my new hero!! I can't wait to try your hummus variations, every last one of them looks divine!
ReplyDeleteNow, I have a challenge for you - cucumber dill hummus. And a black olive hummus. If you can come up with those, I will be eternally grateful!
awesome! i'm going to a b-day party this evening, and my hummus is now "making friends" in the fridge.
ReplyDeletethis is perfect today as it's HOT in north carolina, and i was trying to avoid turning on the oven to make something tasty for the event.
i always love your recipes.
i did not have any tahini, so i substituted trader joe's "better'n peanut butter".
i just couldn't fork out $6 for big container of tahini.
how long does tahini keep in the fridge if i do choose to purchase it?
ps. should the crushed pineapple be drained?