Hommus is a very famous Arabic dip which has different variation of recipes in Lebanon, Turkey and Egypt. This recipe is Lebanese version. Lebanese version is a bit sour, lemony and fine in texture.

Ayesha’s Kitchen

Ingredients:

• 2 x cans of chickpeas
• 3 tbspns tahina (sesame seed paste)
• A generous pinch of salt
• 5 – 6 tbspns extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup water (if needed)
• 2 cloves garlic
• ½ cup lemon juice

Method:

• Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and mix until very fine paste is made. Add water if needed. Adjust salt and serve with a drizzle of olive oil and paprika. Ideal with grilled meat, khubz and pita.