Salata Hummus (Chickpea Salad)

Ingredients

 * 400g (14oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
 * 1 hard boiled egg, chopped in quarters
 * 3 heaped tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
 * 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
 * 1 red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
 * ½ teaspoon of cumin seeds
 * 1 teaspoon dried thyme
 * 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
 * 3 tablespoons lemon juice
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil, for frying
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * pinch of black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium frying pan, fry the onions and garlic on medium heat until slightly brown.
 * 2) Next add the cumin seeds, thyme, red pepper  and stir for a couple of minutes.
 * 3) Remove from heat and place in a medium bowl.
 * 4) Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper, chickpeas, parsley and chopped egg and mix gently.