Hommus is one of the most well known Middle Eastern recipes.
It is served as a side dish or as base (filling) for some sandwiches.

200g chick-peas, soaked overnight, or ½ tin of ready soaked chick-peas
( if using full tin, double the following )

• Discard the soaking water, and cover the chick-peas with fresh water, boil for 15 minutes, then simmer for 1 hour

• In a food processor or mixer, mix the garlic, salt, cumin, lemon, and vinegar, then add the chick-peas and mix until paste is produced, adding water (a table spoon a time) to keep the mixture smooth

• Add the Tahini to the mixture and mix until smooth paste, adding water as above.

• Place the Houmous in a serving plates, garnish with sprinkle of paprika ( or chilli powder ), then a layer of chopped parsley.

• Surround the houmous with some olive oil.

Keep in refrigerator, if not eaten the same day