Balila

Ingredients

2 cups canned chickpeas (1 425g can)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil 
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt


Steps

  1. Put the chickpeas in a pot and cover with water and put over medium heat for around 10 minutes (chickpeas are already cooked but I like to soften them up, so the time depends on how soft you like them).  Drain the chickpeas and set aside in a bowl. Keep half a cup of their water for the dressing
  2. In a seperate bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, chickpea water, garlic, salt, cumin, and 2-3 tbsp of cooked chickpeas (mash them first)
  3. Pour the mixture over the chickpeas and stir.
  4. Taste and adjust (lemon, oil, salt, cumin). Sprinkle some cumin on top and serve