Posted by: Lisa UK 07-08-99 3:23 PM 
Hummus bi Tahina  
125 g/4 oz chick peas/garbanzo beans soaked overnight 
Juice of 2 lemons 
3 tbs tahina (sesame seed paste) 
2 garlic cloves, crushed 
Salt 
Garnish: 
 
2-3 tbs olive oil 
1 tsp paprika 
Parsley, chopped 
Drain chickpeas and simmer in fresh water for about an hour until tender; do not add salt or beans will not soften.  
 
Reserve cooking water. 
Process chickpeas in a blender with lemon juice, tahina, garlic and salt and enough of cooking liquid to obtain a soft, creamy consistency. 
Serve on a flat plate with a dribble of olive oil, and a little chopped parsley.