Simple Hummus

• 1 cup chickpeas cooked
• 1/2 cup olive oil ... add more if required
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 lemon juiced
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 1/2 cup white sesame seeds roasted and powdered, or 1/2 cup tahini
• 3 sprigs parsley or coriander/cilantro
• salt as per taste

1. Drain the cooked chickpeas in a colander. Keep aside until required.
2. If you do not have tahini (sesame paste) in hand dry roast the white sesame seeds for 2 -3 minute or until aroma is released and then make fine powder.
3. Put the cooked chickpeas, all the spices, powdered sesame seeds, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender. Blend to a smooth paste.
4. Transfer the hummus to a clean bowl, with one hand drizzle olive oil over the hummus and with the other hand stir using wire whisk. Adjust the seasoning as per the taste.
5. Serve the hummus with warm pita bread garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and parsley.

chickpeas cooked, olive oil, garlic, lemon juiced, red chili powder, cumin powder, white sesame seeds, parsley, salt

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Simple-Hummus-1673058 (may not work)