Sattu Flour Hummus Recipe

This Sattu Flour Hummus is a Desi twist on Hummus, the Middle Eastern dip generally made with chickpeas. This Sattu Hummus needs no soaking or boiling, and Sattu flour is a protein-rich flour made from roasted chana. This dip is particularly delicious, creamy and smooth. Follow my recipe and you will love this batch of homemade Hummus.

This delicious gluten-free high-protein dip can be used as a dip, spread, or salad dressing and is ready in just 5 minutes! This Sattu Hummus is ️ perfect for weight loss, PCOS, and gut health. 

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• What is Sattu?
• What is Hummus?
• Ingredients for Sattu Hummus
• How to make Sattu Hummus
• Related Recipes of Hummus
• 17 Dips to Try with It and Sattu Flour Hummus 
• Sattu Flour Hummus Recipe

What is Sattu?

Sattu is roasted and powdered grains, the most common being roasted chana or Bengal gram. This powdered protein is popular in states like Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. A  versatile ingredient known for its nutritional value and cooling properties, Sattu is used to make both sweet and savoury dishes, especially in the summer months. 

What is Hummus?

Hummus is a Middle Eastern and Arabic dip or spread. It consists of cooked chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and garlic. 
It is also served as an appetiser and dip or as an accompaniment to falafel, grilled chicken, fish, eggplant or a flatbread, such as pita. 

Ingredients for Sattu Hummus

• Sattu Flour
• Sesame seeds toasted 
• Yoghurt 
• Garlic cloves
• Salt to taste
• Ice cubes
• Lemon juice

For Garnish 

• Virgin Olive  oil 
• A pinch of paprika
• toasted  sesame seeds
• Mint  

How to make Sattu Hummus

• Grind the sattu and toasted sesame seeds.
• Blend the yoghurt, garlic, salt and ice cubes.
• Mix in the lemon juice. This way, the yoghurt does not get bitter.
• Garnish with olive oil, sesame seeds, paprika and mint.

Substitutions for Sattu Hummus

• Sattu Flour: replace with chickpea or garbanzo beans, fava beans or legumes of your choice.
• Sattu Flour is Roasted Chickpeas, Bengal gram, Dalia, or Puthani. If you do not have Sattu flour, grind it in the mixer.

Variations to Hummus

• If you like spicy dips, add chilli flakes.
• You can also use cumin and sumac to give a delicious flavour.
• If you want a kid-friendly dessert, try this chocolate hummus. 

Equipment for making Hummus

To make this delicious Sattu Hummus, you will need

• Bowls for the ingredients
• Mixer/ grinder 
• Spoons to mix

How to store Hummus

• You can store the Sattu Hummus Dip in the refrigerator in an airtight container for about 2 days. 

Related Recipes of Hummus

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17 Dips to Try with It and Sattu Flour Hummus 

Here are some fusion ideas you will love to pair with Sattu Flour Hummus.

Let us not stop at just one dip on the table—imagine your Sattu Hummus surrounded by a colourful, global medley of accompaniments. Think Mediterranean, Mexican, Middle Eastern, and Indian on one mezze-style board. Serve it alongside it, drizzle it on top, or use it in wraps, toasts, bowls, or snacks.

1. Muhammara is a smoky, spicy Syrian dip made with roasted red peppers and walnuts. Rich and bold, it contrasts with the nuttiness of Sattu Flour Hummus.
2. Tzatziki—The coolness of Greek yoghurt, cucumber, and garlic balances Sattu Flour Hummus's earthy tones. It's a refreshing contrast!
3. Mutabal – Think smoky roasted eggplant blended with tahini and lemon—another great plant-based companion to Sattu Flour    Hummus.
4. Matbucha—This Moroccan tomato and pepper relish adds a chunky, tangy punch. It's so good spooned over Sattu Flour Hummus toast!
5. Roasted Red Capsicum Spread – Sweet, smoky, and vibrant. It complements Sattu Flour  Hummus like magic on a mezze platter.
6. Kathiyawadi Garlic Chutney is fiery and bold. Just a little swirl of this with Sattu Hummus on a khakhra chip? It's next level.
7. Tomato Chutney – South Indian-style, slightly tangy and spiced — adds a nice zingy punch.
8. Mint Chakka – A thick, herby yoghurt-based dip from Kerala that is cooling, minty, and perfect for summer pairings.
9. Plain Yoghurt or Greek Yoghurt—simple but so underrated. A drizzle of chilled yoghurt over spicy Sattu Hummus? Heaven.
10. Ranch Dressing – Creamy and tangy. Try it over a wrap with Sattu   Hummus, lettuce, and pickled onions.
11. Chipotle Sauce is smoky, spicy, and slightly sweet. It adds heat and bold flavour to Sattu Hummus bowls.
12. Guacamole – Creamy, buttery avocado works beautifully with the denser texture of Sattu   Hummus. Total texture contrast!
13. Chocolate Hummus – Okay, hear me out. Pair your savoury Sattu   Hummus with sweet Chocolate Hummus on a party board for a sweet-salty twist.
14. Silken Tofu Creamy Ranch—Dairy-free and high-protein, this is dreamy with veggie sticks and Sattu dip if you love a healthy plant-based combo.
15. Russian Dressing is slightly sweet and tangy, with a mayo-ketchup vibe. It works well in a wrap or burger with Sattu Hummus as a base.
16. Pistou – Think of it like a French pesto without nuts. A herby, garlicky drizzle over Hummus gives it serious flair.
17. Romesco Sauce uses roasted red peppers, almonds, and olive oil, which is pure magic. Try this combo on toast or over-grilled veggies with Sattu Hummus.

💡 How to Use These Together

• Build a mezze platter with veggie sticks, pita, khakhra, roasted makhana, and all your dips.
• Create fusion toasties or wraps using Sattu   Hummus + chipotle + guac or Kathiyawadi chutney + romesco.
• Serve a duo dip at your next party — classic Chickpea Hummus and Sattu   Hummus, with 3-4 global dips on the side.
• Try yoghurt-based dips like tzatziki or mint chakka on grain bowls with a dollop of Sattu   Hummus.

Every month, I participate in Shhh! Secretly Cooking, where we are paired with other members to prepare using Secret Ingredients around a specific theme. This month, the theme was "Fireless Cooking " and Mayuri from Mayuri's Jikoni is hosting it.

I was paired with Priya Srinivasan, who made "Kottu" with ginger and cumin as her secret ingredients. Priya gave me Sattu and lemon as my secret ingredients.

Summary

Sattu Flour Hummus is an easy yet versatile recipe. When you surround it with dips and sauces from around the world, it turns into a flavorful party on your plate.

Play with combinations, mix cultures, and see what clicks. Who knew Sattu Flour Hummus could take us on such a global flavour journey?