Hummus - Basic Hummus

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the chick peas, tahini paste, garlic, lemon juice, 1/2 cup (125 ml) water.
2. 2
   and salt to taste in a food processor or wide based blender.
3. 3
   (If you do not have this, you can use a food mill or a seive).
4. 4
   Process to a thick smoother puree.
5. 5
   Remove from processor or blender and place in a pretty crock or bowl.
6. 6
   Drizzle as much olive oil as you like, but enough to lightly cover the top to keep dip from crusting.
7. 7
   Cover with plastic wrap and chill, then serve.
8. 8
   (you can eat it immediately too, very good!)
9. 9
   Server with sliced wedges of Pita Bread.. you can leave them soft or lightly toast them in the oven.
10. 10
    Also, good with cold raw vegetables as dippers.