• Prep Time 20 minutes
  • Cook Time 20 minutes
  • Serving For 4 people
  • Difficulty Easy
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Recipe Ingredient

  • 100g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 360ml water
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 45ml olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 90ml tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • Dash of cayenne pepper
  • Dash of salt

Instructions

  1. Drain chickpeas well and put into a large pan. Pour in water to cover and bring to the boil. Cover partially and simmer over reduced heat for 1½-2 hours or until peas are tender.
  2. Drain the chickpeas and reserve the liquid. Place chickpea into an electric blender. Add garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and 100ml of the reserved cooking liquid.
  3. Process to a purée. Add tahini and continue to process until smooth. Adjust with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Transfer to a bowl and use as a dip.

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