To cook chickpeas from dry: Cover 1/2 pound of dried chickpeas with a couple inches of water and soak overnight.
Drain, rinse and cover chickpeas with new water, bring to boil and simmer with 1/2 tsp turmeric until tender (al dente).
Add to Vita Mix or Blender
Juice 1 lemon
3 Tbsp Tahini
4 large garlic cloves peeled
1 - 2 Tbsp parsley
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Blend for a few seconds to combine and liquefy Tahini.
Add 1 3/4 cups cooked chick peas (substitute one can drained if necessary)
Process until smooth adding reserved liquid from chickpeas.
Serve with Pita Chips or Bread, Naan, fresh veggies, tortilla chips
