Ingredients:

• 1 can – Garbanzo beans/ Chickpeas
• 1/3rd – the water from the can
• 4 tbsp – Lime juice
• 1 to 2 tbsp – Tahini (if available)
• 2 Cloves – Garlic
• 1/4 tsp – Cumin powder (optional)
• a pinch – Red Chilli powder/ cayenne powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp – Olive oil
• Chopped parsley, a few boiled Chickpeas, some whole Green/Black Olives (for the garnishing).

Method:

1. Grind the chickpeas with all the ingredients (except the olives and parsley) in a mixer and make a smooth paste.
2. Put this in a serving plate.
3. Make a well in the centre and pour the olive oil.
4. Garnish with olives, chickpeas and parsley.
5. Serve with warm khubuz/ pita bread.

Recipe courtesy of Lil’ Chef