Preparation:
place garbanzos in a saucepan, over a moderate flame heat to a boil, remove from heat, and cool slightly strain well, reserving liquid place beans into a food processor with 1/2 cup liquid process to a smooth puree add garlic and tahini add water to reserved liquid to make 1 cup add to processor add lemon juice, oil, and salt process until smooth and thoroughly blended adjust consistency with additional liquid as needed spread onto a plate or spoon into a bowl drizzle with olive oil sprinkle with mint leaves and paprika serve at room temperature, with pita or lavash to the side |
