Hummus Dip

1can chickpeas rinsed and drained

2 finely minced garlic cloves

3tbs tahini paste

Juice and zest of I lemon

Salt pepper

1-2tsp cumin seeds toasted in a pan & finely ground

olive oil

50-60ml water

Blitz the chickpeas with the water til chunkily smooth then add in the lemon juice zest garlic tahini paste a little more water salt pepper and a dash of olive oil and blitz til creamy smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning , add a little more water if the dip needs to be looser. Add a couple tsp cumin seeds to a hot pan and dry fry a few mins to release the aromatic flavour. Crush in a pestle and mortar then Stir in 1/2 tsp ground cumin and dollop into a bowl or serving dish . serve with pitta or warm crusty bread , and sprinkle with the rest of the cumin and drizzle with olive oil .