4 cups chickpeas, cooked and peeled
1/2 cup chickpea water (retained from cooking)
2/3 cup tahini
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
4 cloves garlic (or 8 cloves roasted garlic)
2 teaspoons paprika
4 dried chilies (or 3 roasted chilies)
Blend it. Blend it good.
Inspired by Hummus III Recipe on AllRecipes.com.
Roasted Chilies:
Place oven rack to top level. Preheat broiler on high. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup (chilies will stick). Arrange chilies on sheet, and place directly underneath broiler. Flip after about 7 minutes (tongs are useful here), and broil for another 7 minutes. Immediately place into a plastic container or bag, and leave to steam for 20 minutes. Peel the filmy skin and discard. Pop woody ends off and discard prior to use.
Inspired by How To Roast Green Chilies on The Pioneer Woman.
