Msahaba

To soften and heat chickpeas:

1. 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 powder
3. Cover with boiling water, and bring to a boil
4. Allow to simmer for 10-30 minutes, until the chickpeas are soft and tender
5. Once cooked, retain chickpeas and their water until needed

To make Msabaha:

1. Place your chickpeas in a bowl and use a potato masher to lightly crush them
2. Add the tahini paste, mince the garlic and add, then add the lemon juice, cumin and salt
3. Mix thoroughly then mix in 1/2 a cup of cooked chickpea liquid
4. Place in a serving bowl and garnish with chopped parsley