Soak 1 cup garbanzo beans in water to cover overnight. Drain and place in saucepan with 3 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few chopped onions and garlic cloves (whole), if desired. Bring to a boil, cover with lid tilted, and cook over medium heat 1 to 2 hours (depending on age of beans), or until tender. Drain and reserve liquid. 1 cup raw garbanzo beans makes almost 3 cups of cooked beans.

Mash together and set aside: (in mortar & pestle, its easy) 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. paprika 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

(It should look like a red paste). Take 2 to 3 cups of garbanzo beans (take out garlic cloves if you cooked them with the beans), and mash thoroughly or puree in blender or food processor. Gradually blend garlic mixture into mashed beans with: 1/4 c. lemon juice, Real Lemons are best Reserved liquid, as needed to make a creamy consistency Seasonings to taste Add at end; 1 tbsp. olive oil, mixed with 1/2 tsp. paprika