1 cup raw chick peas 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup tehina 1/2 cup lemon juice, or to taste 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon cumin Olive oil Paprika 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Olives
Soak the chick peas in water with the baking soda over night. Add water to cover by 1/3 and simmer, covered, about 1 hour, or until the skin separates. Drain. Reserve 1/2 cup chick peas, place the rest in a food processor or blend with the tehina, lemon juice, garlic, salt pepper, and cumin. Process or whirl until smooth. To serve, place the hummus in a large attractive flat plate. Smooth it down with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle with the remaining chick peas, olive oil, and paprika. Garnish with parsley and olives. I find that it always helps to serve with a large basket filled with hot pita cut in wedges for dipping.