===== Ingredients =====

  * 1 cup dried chickpeas, or 15 ounce can of chikpeas
  * 2 teaspoons baking soda (only if using dried chikpeas)
  * 1 1/2 cups [[Basic Tahina Sauce]]
  * 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  * 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin


===== Soak and Cook the Dried Chickpeas =====

===== Assemble the Hummus =====

If using canned chickpeas, dump them into a pyrex measuring cup or other microwave safe container, add a bit of water, and cook in a microwave for 10 or more minutes at reduced power.  The goal is to simmer them without boiling them over.

Combine Chickpeas, tehina sause, salt, and cumin in a food processor or blender.
puree the hummus for several minutes until smooth and creamy.  

Add additional lemon juice and salt to taste.

To serve, spread in a shallow bowl.  Optionally top with Paprika, more tahina sauce, chopped parsley, whatever.  Optionally add a drizzle of olive oil.

===== Source =====


//Zahav, A world of Israeli Cooking//, Michale Solomonov and Steven Cook