London - Arabstoday
Ingredients 25g chickpeas, soaked overnight Juice of 2 lemons 3 tbsp tahina (sesame seeds) 2 garlic cloves, crushed (you can use more according to taste) Salt, to taste 1 tsp olive oil, for garnishing 1 tsp paprika, for garnishing 1 sprig parsley, finely chopped, for garnishing Preparation Take a deep saucepan with cover and boil chickpeas in water until well cooked and tender. Reserve the cooking water. Transfer boiled chickpeas to a blender with lemon juice, tahina, garlic and salt. Add just enough cooking water to be able to run the food processor and blend to make a dip of soft creamy consistency. Serve hummus dip on a flat plate. Garnish with olive oil, paprika and parsley. Serve with warm pita bread.