Damascus Hummus

Ingredients

• 200g/7oz canned chickpeas (can is ~360g)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice or more (3 tbsp based on can ratio)
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed (3 cloves)
• 1 tsp ground cumin (2 tsp)
• pinch salt (1/4 tsp)
• 1 tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste) (2 tbsp)
• 4 tbsp water (6 tbsp)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (3 tbsp)
• 1 tsp paprika (2 tsp)
• 4 rounds of pitta bread

Instructions

1. Drain the chickpeas and rinse. Reserve a few whole chick peas for serving.
2. Combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, tahini, and water in a food processor, and blend to a creamy purée.
3. Add more lemon juice, garlic, or cumin or salt to taste. Turn out into a dinner plate, and make smooth with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and scatter with the reserved chickpeas.
4. Sprinkle with paprika and serve with pita bread, warmed in a moderate oven for three minutes, and cut into quarters.