This is a classic party snack. You can make a big batch and save some to make hummus crackers.

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon)
• ¼ cup (60 ml) well-stirred tahini
• 3 garlic clove, minced
• 2 or 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt to taste
• 2 to 3 tablespoons water
• Pinch of ground caynne pepper, paprika and/or sumac

Method

1. In a food process blitz the chickpeas.
2. Add all the other ingredients to the food processor.
3. Taste - add more of each of the ingredients if needed. Remember to taste after adding each of the ingredients.