Hummus Bi Tahina (Turkish Hummus) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

200 g chickpeas, precooked
1/3 cup tahini
3 whole lemons, juice of
100 ml olive oil
2 garlic cloves
salt & fresh ground pepper
GARINISHES
olive oil
ground red chili pepper
parsley, Fresh Chopped

Preparation

Combine all ingredients (except those for garinsh) in a blender or food processor.
Blend into a smooth, creamy paste.
Taste and add more lemon juice or salt to suit your taste.
It should be the creamy consistency of mashed potatoes.
Thin with additional lemon juice, chick pea liquid or water if necessary.
Scrape into an attractive looking bowl.
Drizzle oil over the surface in a decorative pattern and sprinkle with ground chili pepper and freshly chopped parsley.
Serve with wedges of pita bread and raw vegetables.