Hummus and Tahini

Ingredients

 * 2 cups raw garbanzo beans or 3 cans chickpeas
 * 2 – 3 garlic cloves or more
 * ½ tsp hot paprika
 * pinch cayenne pepper
 * ½ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
 * ¼ cup lemon juice

Seasoning mixture

 * 1 tsp salt
 * 1 tsp cumin seed, ground
 * ½ tsp black pepper
 * ½ tsp turmeric, ground
 * ½ tsp coriander seed, ground
 * 2 tbsp parsley, dried and minced
 * ¼ tsp cayenne, ground

Directions

 * 1) Two cups of raw garbanzo makes 6 cups cooked beans.
 * 2) Soak beans overnight in water; add more water to cover and bring to a boil.
 * 3) Remove and simmer until tender.
 * 4) Drain beans, but reserve the liquid, and set aside a small handful of beans for garnishing.
 * 5) In blender or mashing blend the remaining ingredients, alternating in adding the beans, seasonings, and tahini.
 * 6) Bring to a thick, creamy consistency using excess bean liquid.
 * 7) Add the seasoning mixture and mix well.
 * 8) Put the humus into a bowl and add the following garnishes.
 * 9) Drizzle some Greek olive oil.
 * 10) Sprinkle with paprika.
 * 11) Garnish with chopped parsley or sliced red onion.
 * 12) Top bowl with handful of reserved whole beans.
 * 13) Serve as a dip with nacho chips, pita triangles or stuff in pita bread with sprouts.