Soak chickpeas overnight in plenty of water (becomes 2 cups when soaked)

Boil until soft (at least 1 hour)

Reserve some of the cooking water

Toast sesame seeds = microwave on high for about 4 minutes, stirring at least twice

Blend sesame seeds until no whole seeds remaining

Add garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper and optional spice to sesame seeds

Also add cooked chickpeas.

Blend

Add reserved cooking water [Can use Olive oil instead] to achieve the consistency you want.

Put in bowl and refrigerate until required.

Keeps for 1 week in fridge and freezes well

Garnish with parsley and olives