Step 1

Tip the chickpeas into a straight sided pan, and mash really, really well with a potato masher until it is pretty smooth.

Step 2

Add in the tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and mix together well.

Step 3

Taste and add more of whichever seasoning you feel is lacking. Taste again and repeat as necessary.

Step 4

Tip out onto a plate, smooth out a little them drizzle a little more oil, a little squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of smoked paprika.

Step 5

Serve with crudites, toast, crackers, baguette or whatever else you fancy.