Basic Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cup dry chick peas, about 8 ounces or 1 can (14 ounces) cooked chick peas
• 3 to 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup tahini or sesame seed paste
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley
• Large pinch paprika