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== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups raw [[garbanzo beans]] or 3 cans [[chickpeas]]
* 2 – 3 [[garlic]] cloves or more
* ½ tsp hot [[paprika]]
* pinch [[cayenne pepper]]
* ½ cup [[tahini]] ([[sesame seed]] paste)
* ¼ cup [[lemon juice]]

=== Seasoning mixture ===
* 1 tsp [[salt]]
* 1 tsp [[cumin]] seed, ground
* ½ tsp [[black pepper]]
* ½ tsp [[ground turmeric|turmeric]], ground
* ½ tsp [[coriander seed]], ground
* 2 tbsp [[parsley]], dried and minced
* ¼ tsp [[cayenne]], ground

== Procedures ==
# Two cups of raw garbanzo makes 6 cups cooked [[chickpeas|beans]].
# Soak [[chickpeas|beans]] overnight in [[water]]; add more [[water]] to cover and bring to a boil.
# Remove and simmer until tender.
# Drain [[chickpeas|beans]], but reserve the liquid, and set aside a small handful of [[chickpeas|beans]] for garnishing.
# In blender or mashing blend the remaining ingredients, alternating in adding the [[chickpeas|beans]], seasonings, and tahini.
# Bring to a thick, creamy consistency using excess bean liquid.
# Add the seasoning mixture and mix well.
# Put the humus into a bowl and add the following garnishes.
# Drizzle some Greek [[olive oil]].
# Sprinkle with [[paprika]].
# Garnish with chopped [[parsley]] or sliced [[red onion]].
# Top bowl with handful of reserved whole [[chickpeas|beans]].
# Serve as a dip with nacho chips, pita triangles or stuff in pita bread with sprouts.

[[Category:Jordanian cuisine]]
[[Category:Snack Recipes‏‎]]
[[Category:Hummus Recipes]]
[[Category:Sesame seed Recipes]]
[[Category:Red onion Recipes]]
[[Category:Chickpea Recipes]]