Lavash Crackers with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus are crispy crackers with a delicious yet healthy dip. This is exactly what I need for the late evening snacks. It’s festive season in India and we have festivals lined up one after the other. And festivals means eating many fried and heavy dishes. Although we love to eat the extravagant food and the special dishes that are made only for that particular festival, I was really craving for something simple and light. On our last visit to a local hypermarket, I tasted their lavash crackers and my mind was set on them. Light and crispy and can be enjoyed with a variety of dips. My husband wanted to buy a packet but I promised to make them at home. So without any mind exercise , my recipe was decided and that is the best part. Trust me , if you have a recipe decided to make, your half the job is done. The crackers came out wonderful. Crispy and crunchy and most importantly fresh without any additives. A glass of wine was the perfect accompaniment and what a lovely evening we had! Here is the recipe to make Lavash Crackers with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus.
If you like then you could relish Lavash Crackers with some piping hot soup as well, it would taste totally wonderful! While Lavash Crackers with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus is a good combination, you could try a healthier dip such as Beetroot Hummus. Either with one or the other dip, Lavash Crackers are a total treat! So, get going and read its recipe:
Lavash Crackers with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus
Ingredients
- For roasted red bell pepper hummus
- Red bell peppers - 2
- Chickpeas - 1/2 cup soaked for 5-6 hours and then boiled till soft
- Sesame seeds - 2 tbsp
- Garlic - 8-10 cloves
- Olive oil - 1/4 cup
- Lemon juice - 3 tbsp
- Roasted cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
- For the lavash crackers
- Bread flour - 1 and 1/2 cup If bread flour is not available, use 1 and 1/2 cup all purpose and 1 tbsp vital gluten
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Yeast - 1/2 tsp
- Sugar - 1 tbsp
- Olive oil - 1 tbsp
- Water - 1/2 cup normal and 2 tbsp ( warm )
- Sesame seeds black and white for topping
Instructions
- For roasted red bell pepper hummus
- Wash the bell peppers and wipe with a kitchen towel.
- Apply oil on the skin of the bell peppers.
- Heat the oven to 180 degree C .
- Line a baking tray with aluminium foil and roast the bell peppers till their skin turns black.
- Rotate the peppers a few times during roasting.
- Remove the peppers when done.
- Remove the skin and and seeds of the peppers.
- In a blender, blend roasted peppers, boiled chickpeas, sesame seeds, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, roasted cumin powder, salt and red chili powder to make a smooth paste.
- Add little water if required.
- Transfer in a bowl.
- Drizzle some olive oil on top.
- Sprinkle chili flakes.
- For the lavash crackers
- Mix yeast with 1/2 tsp sugar and 2 tbsp warm water.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Mix bread flour, salt, remaining sugar and olive oil in a bowl.
- Add the yeast mixture and remaining water and knead to make a dough.
- Transfer the dough on a work surface and knead for 10-12 minutes.
- Oil a big bowl and transfer the dough in the bowl.
- Cover and keep aside for 90 minutes.
- Pre heat the oven to 180 degree C.
- Transfer the dough on the work surface.
- Gently punch it and knead it for 10 seconds.
- Divide the dough into 4 parts.
- Lightly dust the surface and roll the dough into a very thin rectangle. ( Try to roll your dough paper thin. If the dough is not thin the crackers will not come out crispy )
- You can also use a pasta maker to roll your dough.
- Cut into triangles.
- Lightly brush the crackers with water and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until slightly browned from top.
- Remove from oven.
- Cool for 10-12 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container.
Priya Suresh
Your pictures itself speaks a lot..Lavash crackers and hummus, makes a prefect pair.
Suma Rowjee
I thought I was the only one who just can’t decide on what to bake, glad you are with me! 🙂 I love crackers, specially yeasted ones, so much flavor with so little fat! Red pepper hummus and lavash- double yum!