Hummus

Directions

1. 1
   In a blender or food processor place the first 5 ingredients.
2. 2
   Grind it until you get most of the chickpeas ground up.
3. 3
   Then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/4 cup water, garlic, salt, tahini/tahina and lemon juice.
4. 4
   Grind again.
5. 5
   Taste.
6. 6
   Add more garlic, salt, tahini/tahina or lemon juice as per your tastes.
7. 7
   If you like it smoother add more water a little at a time.
8. 8
   Serve in a bowl or on a plate with fresh vegetables, fresh - fried - or baked pita, crackers, etc -- or use it as a topping on grilled vegetables.
9. 9
   Be creative with it!
10. 10
    I drizzle olive oil on top of mine and sprinkle with chopped parsley and lightly dust with paprika.
11. 11
    I like mine with a teaspoon of Sambal Oleke (a red chili paste) on the side, but a warning Sambal Oleke will make it very spicy!
12. 12
    Keep refrigerated, it will keep in the refridgerator covered tightly for 2 or 3 days (if it lasts that long).