Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          chick peas -- drained
                        OR fresh cooked)
     2/3  cup           tahina paste -- (ground sesame
                        -- seeds)
     3/4  cup           lemon juice
   2                    garlic cloves -- mashed
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      cumin
                        parsley -- for garnish

Preparation:

1. Place chick peas, tahina, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cumin in food processor. 2. Mix until smooth. 3. Place in a jar and refrigerate. Just before serving sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Add more garlic if desired. If you want this thinner to serve as a dip, add more lemon juice. Makes: 2 1/2-3 cups From "The flavor of Jerusalem" by Joan Nathan and Judy Stacey Goldman