Hamous

Arabian delight , Hamous ... 

Recipe :-

1.) soak chick peas overnight n drain , boil them next morning , discard the water , 

2.)grind 2-3 garlic flakes, pinch of cumin powder, pinch of red chilli powder , olive oil, little garlic powder, boiled chick peas, tahini paste (use sesame seeds if unavailable)n grind to a smooth paste... (Avoid using water) , 

3.)finally add salt n squeeze lime , mix well 

4.)serve with chilli paste , olive oil n olives.... 

Suggestion

1.)Goes well with pita bread, Lebanese breads, or toasted breads.... 

2.)Variation is add a piece of boiled beetroot to the chickpeas while grinding n enjoy beetroot Hamous ...