Easy Hummus

 This is a real easy recipe of hummus and you can whip up real fast if the ingredients are available. Hummus goes well with pita or naan and is a good accompaniment for falafel. Easy spread for most rolls. A few pieces of chicken tikka, some lettuce with hummus can be wrapped in any bread for a quick lunch.

INGREDIENTS:

Chickpeas      : 1 can (15 ounce)
Tahini             : 2 tblsp
Garlic             : 1/2 clove garlic
Olive Oil        : 2 tblsp
Salt                 : 1/2 tsp
Black Pepper  : 1/2 tsp
Lemon Juice   : from 1 big lemon
Paprika            : A pinch for seasoning

METHOD:

 In a blender in the food processor, blend together tahini and lemon juice until creamy. Then add the chopped garlic, salt, pepper and blend again until the garlic gets well blended and smooth.
 Finally add to blender, the chickpeas from the can drained and cleaned in running water. While grinding the chickpeas, add the olive oil little by little to get a smooth creamy paste. Scrape the sides of the blender to get an equally smooth mixture.
 Check the seasoning and adjust before giving a final whip.
 Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl. Give a swirl on the top with a spoon and garnish with olive oil and sprinkle paprika on top.

P.S : You don't always have to carry tahini sauce in your pantry for this. Instead you can just dry roast 2 tablespoons of white sesame seeds and grind them with a garlic pod and olive oil to make a good tahini at home.