Houmous with chilli and lemon (serves 10)
From the Stag’s Head, Swalcliffe, Nr Banbury, Oxon, tel 01295 780232
800gm tin of chick peas drained and washed.
1 tablespoon of Tahini paste.
Juice and grated rind of one large lemon.
1 chopped chilli (more if you like it really hot!)
3 cloves of garlic.
Olive or sesame oil.
Seasoning to taste.
Blend all the ingredients in a food processor, slowly adding enough oil to create a smooth paste, season well and serve with garlic and herb marinated olives, warm pitta bread and or a Greek salad.