Hummus recipe

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Ingredients (american measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml)

• 1 and half cup chickpeas, soaked in water for 8-9 hours and then cooked till soft
• ½ cup olive oil... add more if required
• 2-3 garlic
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp red chili powder or cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder/jeera powder
• ½ cup roasted and powdered white sesame seeds or ½ cup tahini
• a few sprigs of parsley or coriander/cilantro
• salt as required

Instructions

1. roast the sesame seeds and then powder these finely.
2. take the cooked chickpeas, all the spices, parsley, salt and garlic in a blender.
3. add the powdered sesame seeds, lemon juice and olive oil.
4. blend to a smooth paste.
5. serve the hummus with warm pita bread garnished with a few sprigs of parsley