Hummus (Or Humus) - Authentic

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried garbanzo beans (garbanzos)
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, for serving
• 1 pinch sweet paprika, for serving

Directions

1. 1

   Soak the garbanzos (chickpeas) in water for 6 hours. there should be enough water to more than cover the chickpeas and allow them to expand.

2. 2

   Drain the chickpeas and put in a large saucepan with 2 litres of fresh water.

3. 3

   Simmer for 1 1/4 hours - or until the chickpeas are very tender.

4. 4

   Drain the chickpeas, reserving about 1 cup of the liquid. Allow the chickpeas to cool (I often run them under cold water).

5. 5

   Put the chickpeas in a food processor with all remaining ingredients - except the reserved liquid and the extra oil and paprika.

6. 6

   Process until smooth and creamy looking, adding some of the reserved liquid until the desired consistency is achieved.

7. 7

   Serve drizzed with olive oil and paprika.