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How is Hummus Good for your Health?

The go-to dip for the health conscious, Hummus is a Lebanese cuisine made of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, squeeze and garlic. It is an incredibly popular Middle Eastern spread that comes with a slew of health benefits. Not only is Hummus delicious but also versatile and packed with several vitamins and minerals. Healthy Ingredients: Packed with wholesome ingredients like sesame seeds, chickpeas and tahini, hummus is one such comfort food that will always keep your body feeling happy and healthy. Chickpeas When it comes to the nutritional content in hummus, the two stars of the show are chickpeas and tahini. Chickpeas are highly rich in fiber and protein. This helps in pruning down your inflammation levels & keeping the diabetes and other chronic cardiovascular diseases at bay. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that one cup of cooked chickpeas upholds around 15 grams of plant-based proteins and a whopping 12 grams of fiber. While sufficing your recommended dietary intake of fi...

Hummus - Nutrition, Benefits, How to eat and More

The go-to dip for the health conscious, Hummus is a Lebanese cuisine made of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, squeeze and garlic. It is an incredibly popular Middle Eastern spread that comes with a slew of health benefits. Not only is Hummus delicious but also versatile and packed with several vitamins and minerals. Healthy Ingredients Packed with wholesome ingredients like  sesame seeds ,  chickpeas and tahini, hummus is one such comfort food that will always keep your body feeling happy and healthy. Chickpeas When it comes to the nutritional content in hummus, the two stars of the show are chickpeas and tahini. Chickpeas are highly rich in fiber and protein. This helps us in pruning down your inflammation levels & keeping the diabetes and other chronic cardiovascular diseases at bay. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that one cup of cooked chickpeas upholds around 15 grams of plant-based proteins and a whopping 12 grams of fiber. While sufficing your recommended dietary inta...

Decoding the sesame flavor in cultural cuisines

Sesame seed is a staple food ingredient that adds a unique robust flavor & crunchy texture to a multitude of global cuisines. Sesame is a globetrotter, appearing on hamburger buns in California and bagels in New York. From halvah in North Africa to oil in India. In dim sum in China; on sushi in Japan. Its applications are sweet and savory. It is ubiquitous culinary confetti, nutty and fragrant and substantial. Comfort food, in a way, to the whole world. From a gastronomic perspective, sesame also comes in a variety of preparations. First, raw and white. Then white and toasted.  Black sesame seeds  are the mysterious brunette to the more common blond. Sesame paste, known as tahini, is found in jars in raw and toasted varieties. And sesame oil, too, comes in raw and toasted iterations. And while raw sesame products are known for their healthy properties, the toasted variations recall that sensory nuttiness and exotic fragrance for which the seeds have become world-famo...

Tahini - The Condiment with Health Benefits

Tahini, a protein-rich paste made from hulled, ground, and toasted  sesame seeds  add a heavyweight presence to any dish. It is commonly used in North African, Greek, Iranian, Turkish, and Middle Eastern cuisine. A major ingredient in hummus and baba ghanoush, tahini dip holds a robust sesame flavor & a unique roasted aroma that makes it an ideal base for marinades. Fast Facts about Tahini: Tahini is a paste or butter made from ground sesame seeds. It is a key ingredient in hummus and in baba ghanoush, an aubergine dip. It provides good amounts of protein and various minerals. High in calories, it should always be eaten in moderation. Nutrition: Tahini contains more protein than milk and most nuts. It’s a rich source of B vitamins that boost energy and brain function, vitamin E, which is protective against heart disease and stroke, and important minerals, such as magnesium, iron, and calcium. Most people prefer the paler type, made from hulled (sk...