Classic Hummus

• 400g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and cooked (or 2 cans, drained)
• 4 tbsp tahini
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4-6 tbsp ice-cold water
• Good olive oil, paprika, and parsley to serve
• Warm pita bread and vegetables to serve

Instructions

1. 1

   If using dried chickpeas, cook until very soft (about 1.5 hours). Reserve cooking liquid.

2. 2

   Add warm chickpeas to a food processor. Process for 1 minute until crumbly.

3. 3

   Add tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt. Process 1 minute.

4. 4

   With the motor running, add ice-cold water 1 tbsp at a time until hummus is very smooth and creamy. This takes 3-5 minutes of processing.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust seasoning — it should be tangy, garlicky, and nutty.

6. 6

   Spread in a bowl, make a well in the center, drizzle with olive oil, and dust with paprika and parsley.

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