The following recipe is designed to yield 4 portions (bowl-size) of hummus. * 1 cup dried chickpeas (the smallest you can find) * 1/2 cup tahini * juice from one lemons * 1-2 garlic cloves * 1/2 teaspoon cumin * 1 tablespoon + 1/8-1/4 teaspoon baking soda * salt * olive oil - extra virgin * fresh parsley 1. Examine the chickpeas in a large container, take out what seems to not belong there. 4. Put the chickpeas into a food processor and grind to a thin paste. Leave it to chill a little while before you proceed. Serve with some good olive oil and chopped parsley.