Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • a 19-ounce can chick-peas (about 2 cups drained)
  • 12 ounces soft tofu
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves plus additional for garnish

Method

  • In a dry small heavy skillet toast cumin seeds over moderate heat, shaking pan, until a shade darker and transfer to a plate to cool.
  • In a sieve rinse and drain chickpeas.
  • Drain tofu.
  • In a food processor puree chick-peas, tofu, cumin seeds, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon oil until chick-peas are smooth.
  • Stir in parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle dip with remaining tablespoon oil and garnish with parsley.
  • Serve dip with pita toasts and/or crudites.