Simple and Easy Hummus

Method

• step 1

  Soak the dry chickpeas overnight in a saucepan.

• step 2

  Add the bicarbonate of soda to the soaked peas and boil for 50 mins until soft. Drain them but save 1/4 cup of cooking water.

• step 3

  Crush garlic then add chickpeas and all remaining ingredients into a blender. Blend till smooth. If mixture too dry add extra cooking water (normal water fine).

• step 4

  (Optional to finish) Drizzle hummus with olive oil, add a shake of smoked paprika and sprinkle some chopped parsley on top.