Kuttyma has always loved dips. She loves dunking anything into something and eating it. She attempted pineapple hummus when she was around 1.5 years old but I was not very happy with the recipe. I made some changes and tried it again – it was a hit! Here is the recipe

1/2 cup channa (cooked garbanzo beans)

1/4 cup pineapple (cut into chunks – fresh works well but I used the canned kind with syrup)

Around 1/3 cup water (or pineapple juice or syrup if using the canned kind)

pinch of salt

pinch of sambar podi (this gives it a nice flavor and kick)

pinch of turmeric powder (for the bright yellow color)

Throw everything together in the blender and give it a spin. I usually make this as a very smooth hummus as kuttyma is not big into texture and chunks when dipping.

Goes well as a dip for chips, crackers, biscuits and as a spread on bread and chapatis.

If you are making it for adults consider lowering the liquid content and a rough blend for a chunkier feel.

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