1 can chick peas drained
4 tablespoons of tahini
3-4 garlic cloves
juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon
cayenne pepper to taste [start with 1/2 a tea spoon]
paprika to taste [start with 1/2 a tea spoon]
Pimento [smoked paprika] if you like a smoky taste, as above paprika
1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin seeds, or more if you like it hotter
salt and ground black pepper
1] Using a potato masher or food processor, mash the chick peas. if you like it smoother put in a food processor until smooth like a puree.
2] Mix the tahini into the chickpeas and then stir in the garlic, lemon juice, spices and salt and pepper. Mix well.
If it all goes a bit like quick drying concrete don't worry, just add a little water and one table spoon of olive oil until it smoothes out into a paste rather than a ball of cement render. Serve at room temperature with toast, or pitta breads.
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