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HAND METHOD:
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1. Mash chick-peas with a fork. Place tahini and water in a small bowl and beat until dissolved, using a whisk or fork.
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2. Add tahini mixture, a teaspoonful at a time, to chick-peas, alternating with equal quantities of lemon juice and olive oil.
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3. When all has been added, add garlic, spices, salt, and parsley.
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4. Beat for a minute or so until well blended; then taste for seasonings and adjust if necessary.
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5. Chill several hours or overnight. Serve at room temperature, sprinkled with additional minced parsley, if desired.
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FOOD PROCESSOR METHOD:
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1. Pulverize chick-peas and garlic in a food processor, using pulse on-ff method.
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2. Combine tahini, water, lemon juice, and olive oil and add in a stream, pulsing a few seconds more.
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3. Add spices, salt, and parsley and pulse to a smooth mixture.
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4. Place in serving bowl, cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
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