Hummus bi tahini / Chickpeas and tahini dip

HUMMUS BI TAHINI

Ingredients :
420 grams of canned cooked peas,
1 clove of garlic,
180 ml ( 3/4 cup) water,
1/2 cup lemon juice,
4 tbsp of tahini,
1/2 tsp paprika/chilli powder,
2 tbsp olive oil,
parsley sprigs and
pinch of salt.

Method:
In a blender or food processor blend the chickpeas (reserving 1 tbsp of chickpeas for garnish) with garlic and 1/4 cup water to a smooth paste.
Dissolve the tahini in the remaining water, add lemon juice and blend this with the chickpeas paste. The mixture should be thick and smooth. season with some salt. Pour this mixture into a serving dish and garnish with the reserved chickpeas, finely chopped parsley, chilli powder, and olive oil. Serve with barbecued chicken or with pita bread.