Msahaba

A chickpea and tahini paste not too different from hummus.

Ingredients

• 400g Chickpeas
• 1/2 Cup chickpea liquid
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Tahina
• 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1/4 Tsp Salt
• 1/4 Tsp Cumin
• 1 clove of Garlic
• Some countries add yogurt to it

Directions

1. To soften and heat chickpeas:
2. Drain your canned chickpeas and rinse with cold water *(If you want to peel your chickpeas, rub them together in a bowl of water to loosen the skins)2. Place in a pot with 1 Tsp of Cumin and 1/4 Tsp Chilli powder3. Cover with boiling water, and bring to a boil4. Allow to simmer for 10-30 minutes, until the chickpeas are soft and tender5. Once cooked, retain chickpeas and their water until needed
3. To make Msabaha:
4. Place your chickpeas in a bowl and use a potato masher to lightly crush them2. Add the tahini paste, mince the garlic and add, then add the lemon juice, cumin and salt3. Mix thoroughly then mix in 1/2 a cup of cooked chickpea liquid4. Place in a serving bowl and garnish with chopped parsley