Hommos Bi Tahina (Chickpea Paste)(Lebanese; International) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 oz. chickpeas (garbanzo)
1 large clove garlic salt
4 to 6 Tbsp. tahini (pureed sesame; found in Greek and specialty shops)
5 to 6 Tbsp. lemon juice
little oil
chopped parsley and paprika (to garnish)

Preparation

Soak chickpeas in cold water overnight.
Drain, cover with fresh water and boil for about 1 1/2 hours.
Crush garlic with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Put the tahini, lemon juice and garlic into the liquidiser goblet; add chickpeas and blend to a creamy paste.
Turn out, add more lemon juice and salt to taste.
(It should be slightly sharp.)
If you wish, add olive oil to give a softer texture.
If you have no liquidiser, rub peas through a sieve, then beat in the garlic.
Add the tahini gradually, then lemon juice and seasoning.
Turn into bowl and garnish.
Serves 6 to 8.