Hummus (Chick-pea Dip ) Ingredients:
2 cups canned chick-peas,
drained juice of 2 lemons,
1 tsp. salt,
1/4 tsp. cumin,
3 tbs. pure tahini paste or 1 cup tehina,
2 garlic cloves, mashed,
2-3 tbs. oil parsley (for garnish).
Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender, mix until chick-peas are smooth.
Refrigerate hummus in a covered container.
Serve well-chilled, with chopped parsley on top.
If desired, reserve 1/4 cup unmashed chick-peas and sprinkle on top.
More garlic may be added, if desired.
If pita is not available, crackers or thick slices of French or Italian bread may be used.
source jewish cuisine
